Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the distribution ceremony of 50 JCB machines organised by the Bharwad Yuva Sangathan - Gujarat Pradesh, held at Town Hall in Gandhinagar on Thursday. During the event, 50 economically disadvantaged youths from the Bharwad community were provided with JCB machines without any down payment, as part of an initiative to empower them towards self-reliance, according to the press release. Commending the effort...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Amid the Opposition's allegations on Census, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday clarified that Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on many occasions, has assured that in the delimitation exercise, concerns of Southern states will be taken care of. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a post on X, said, 'Budget has never been a constraint for Census as fund is always ensured by the Govt. HM Amit Shah has clarified on many occasions that in the d...Read More
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): Pointing out the developmental works done by the Centre and his administration in Ayodhya, where Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is located, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that earlier bullets were fired on people coming to the city, but now people visiting the temple were welcomed with a shower of flowers. The Chief Minister was apparently referring to the police firing on karsevaks during the Ram Janmabhoomi protest in 1990....Read More
Dibrugarh: Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji on Thursday for the brutal killing of wild birds and uploading graphic footage of their acts on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'. The accused have been identified as Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary and Shiviram Swargiary.The trio reportedly hunted birds and destroyed nests at the Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages, an ecologically sensitive area. They used slingshots to kill birds and collected hundreds of eggs from their...Read More
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has quietly married Pinaki Misra in a private ceremony on May 30. Known for her outspokenness, Moitra's wedding came as a surprise due to the lack of official announcement. Misra, a senior Supreme Court advocate and former BJD MP from Puri, brings his own extensive political background to the union.In a rare moment of quiet amid the high-octane world of Indian politics, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has surprised everyone with a low-key wedding. The firebr...Read More
Ramgarh (Jharkhand), Jun 4 (PTI) The Punjab Regimental Centre (PRC) in Jharkhand's Ramgarh town on Wednesday inducted 622 Agniveers in a colourful passing-out parade, an official statement said. Punjab Regiment, one of the oldest regiments of the Indian Army, inducted the Agniveers after they successfully completed the 31-week physical training and mental conditioning, it said. Also Read | Chenab Bridge Inauguration: From Making Cost To Distance, Know Key Facts About World's Highest Railway Br...Read More
VILLUPURAM: After weeks of tussle over party reins, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss and his father S Ramadoss sat down for a talk at the Thailapuram farmhouse on Thursday, but a truce remained elusive.Anbumani, accompanied by his daughter Sanjutra, drove down to Ramadoss' residence. Ramadoss and Anbumani chose not to speak to the media about the 45-minute meeting. Though party functionaries said the meeting was a positive development, reconciliation might take a while as they could not reach an ...Read More
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan led a review meeting. Discussions centered on relief for Internally Displaced Persons. They assessed current facilities and long-term resettlement plans. The meeting covered progress on Indo-Myanmar border fencing. The officials also reviewed the law and order situation in Manipur. Maintenance of public order and development were key highlights.Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, along with Union Home Secretary, Govind Moha...Read More
India and Kyrgyzstan have reinforced their economic ties with the enforcement of a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), effective June 5, 2025. Replacing the 2000 agreement, the BIT aims to protect cross-border investments and create a secure environment for investors. It balances investor rights with sovereign regulatory powers, promoting sustainable development and transparent investment.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich o...Read More
Kolkata/Bhubaneswar: Trinamool Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra tied the knot with former BJD MP Pinaki Misra on May 30 in a quiet ceremony in Berlin. The couple is expected to return to India by the end of June. After photographs of Moitra's wedding went viral on social media, the MP on Thursday evening posted on her X handle, "Thank you everyone for the love and good wishes!! So grateful."News of the wedding, kept under wraps for nearly a week, broke on social media with multiple photographs of th...Read More
New Delhi: With the monsoon expected to arrive in the city by the last week of June, Public Works Department and allied agencies have intensified seasonal preparations, with instructions given to complete desilting by June 15. While conducting an inspection of drainage points in Mehrauli on Thursday, PWD minister Parvesh Verma also ordered the deployment of rapid response teams during heavy rain alerts and live GPS-based monitoring of drain-cleaning operations. He has asked for coordination repo...Read More
Guwahati/Imphal, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has held a meeting with the leaders of four Kuki militant outfits of Manipur with whom the government earlier signed Suspension of Operation accord, officials said. A senior official said on Thursday that the meeting was held at the Assam Police's Special Branch headquarters at Kahilipara in Guwahati. The outcome of the crucial meeting is not yet known as all concerned remained tight-lipped. Thursday's meeting was held within two days af...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 05: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Thursday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal of attempting to make a backdoor entry into the Rajya Sabha through Punjab. He said Kejriwal, by doing so, is reducing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to a "mere puppet" of his Delhi team. "Kejriwal, who is currently out on bail for his alleged involvement in corruption cases in Delhi, is deceiving the people of Punjab just as Manish Sisodi...Read More
Srinagar, June 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the Vande Bharat train, which will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, is a major step forward and will benefit people across the UT. Speaking to reporters, Omar said he has been waiting for this train service since his school days. "I was in Class 7th when the project began. After a long wait, it's finally happening," he said. Asked whether the direct train service to Kashmir will also revive tourism wh...Read More
Srinagar, June 5: Indian Railways will commence regular operations of two new Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar from June 7, following their official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, June 6. The trains will offer passengers a fast, reliable, and modern travel option, running six days a week in both directions, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi is expected to flag off the two specially designed Vande Bharat trains ru...Read More
Lucknow: Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, distinguished personalities from across all quarters, extended greetings to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his 53rd birthday on Thursday.The social media platforms saw hashtags like #PopularChiefMinister and #HinduHridaySamrat trending all day, with hundreds of people wishing Yogi a happy birthday."Birthday greetings to UP CM Yogi Adityanath Ji. He worked tirelessly for the development of UP across various sectors, significantly improving the q...Read More
Bengaluru: Hours later Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended B Dayananda, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh has been posted as Bengaluru Police Commissioner until further orders, an official notification said. It should be noted that the suspension came following the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people on June 4. Fans had gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the victory of Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) in the IPL match 2025....Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the delay in deciding property owners-tenants disputes while hearing a case emanating from the Bombay high court. A two-judge bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Manoj Misra "requested" the Bombay high court Chief Justice to examine the pendency of such cases there. The apex court was hearing appeals against an order of the high court relating to a dispute on "per square foot rate" at which the mesne profit was to be calculated in relation...Read More
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg will play an essential role in the development of the state. This highway will be a corridor of prosperity for the state. This highway will be connected to Vadhan Port shortly, and CM Fadnavis added it. Also Read | Chinnaswamy Stampede: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Suspends Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 5 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that forest guards in the state are now equipped with modern weapons to protect wildlife better. He made the statement during World Environment Day celebrations in Guwahati. Taking to social media, X, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Our Forest Guards are now equipped with the latest arms to protect our diverse faunal friends. World Environment Day Celebrations, Guwahati." Also Read | Chinnaswamy Stamp...Read More
New Delhi: Just hours after a highly public spat with former ally President Donald Trump, Elon Musk has ignited political speculation by posting a poll on X (formerly Twitter): "Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?" Within hours, the poll racked up many votes, 80% saying "Yes", while just 20% said "No." The backdrop to the poll is a messy and very public breakup between Musk and Trump, who had been close political allies for muc...Read More
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Overwhelmed by enthusiastic response from investors at Madhya Pradesh's maiden 'Spiritual Wellness Summit' held in Ujjain on Thursday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced plans to develop the Mahakal City into a premier wellness hub of the country, featuring world-class religious, tourism, and medical facilities. Addressing the media at a private hotel, the CM said that around 800 reputed investors from across India participated in the summit. Many expressed strong int...Read More
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitendra Singh reached Katra in Reasi district on Thursday to review arrangements a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, officials said. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Chenab bridge and the Anji bridge, India's first cable-stayed bridge, the symbol of the country's engineering excellence, before flagging off Vande Bharat trains to m...Read More
Chandigarh: The Punjab police on Thursday claimed to have busted two international narco-trafficking cartels with the arrest of six drug smugglers, including a woman, and recovered 4 kg heroin from their possession. Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said that those arrested have been identified as Vishal Singh, 23, Didar Singh alias Kali, 50, Sevenbir Singh, 25, Harjit Singh, 38, Jaj Singh, 19, and Jasbir Kaur, 60. Apart from recovering heroin, police teams have also impou...Read More
]New Delhi: Financial services secretary M Nagaraju has written a letter to the chief secretaries of the state governments, urging them to deal firmly and with deterrent legal measures to protect bank staff and ensure uninterrupted public access to banking. In the letter, sent on Wednesday, he said securing the availability of banking services to the public at all times is essential to enable households to meet their daily financial needs, access government welfare benefits through direct benef...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government's celebratory zeal turned into a tragic nightmare as a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory parade claimed 11 lives and injured 33 others near M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Congress-led administration, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is now under intense scrutiny for its alleged insensitivity and negligence, with netizens and opposition leaders alike slamming the government for prioritising political mileage over public safety. ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday clarified that Home Minister Amit Shah has, on more than one occasion, stated that the concerns of southern states will be addressed during the delimitation exercise and that the issue will be discussed with all stakeholders at an appropriate time. Responding to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's concerns over the Census-linked delimitation exercise, an MHA spokesperson said in a series of posts on X: "The Honourable Home Minist...Read More
Chennai: Former union finance minister P Chidambaram said on Thursday that the Union govt had delayed the census deliberately to undertake the delimitation exercise."A delayed Census after 2026 will trigger the provision that delimitation shall be done immediately afterwards. That is why the announcement to conduct a Census in 2027. Since the Census will be conducted in 2027, delimitation will follow," Chidambaram said in a social media post. Claiming that Tamil Nadu and several states will stan...Read More
Lucknow: The state rural livelihood mission (SRLM) under the rural development department has initiated the process of drawing up a blueprint for a project envisaging the collection of milk from all villages across 75 districts of UP under a coordinated market system.The project envisions the replication of Balinee Milk Producer Company, a successful venture that started in the Bundelkhand region in 2019 under the Companies Act, 2013. Headquartered in Jhansi, the 'Milk Value Chain' project has b...Read More
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh govt has launched a statewide crackdown to detect and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, an official said on Thursday.Acting on directives issued by the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA), the state has instructed all districts to immediately constitute district task forces (DTFs) to identify undocumented immigrants and ensure strict enforcement of Inner Line Permit (ILP) provisions.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by advisor to home mi...Read More