New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall over many parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India during next seven days. The southwest monsoon crucial for kharif sowing has further advanced over remaining parts of north Arabian Sea, some more parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. "Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon over some more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and remaini...Read More
Kerala is experiencing intensified monsoon rains, leading to flooding in Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts. The IMD has issued an orange alert for seven districts, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall. In Wayanad, continuous rains caused the Chooralmala River to swell, raising concerns due to the area's history of deadly landslides. Monsoon rains intensified in Kerala on Thursday with some parts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts getting flooded and the India Meteo...Read More
Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna sparked controversy by suggesting that there has been a rise of multiple power centres in the state Congress unit. "Between 2013 and 2018, there was just one power centre. Today, there are one, two, three and several power centres," Rajanna said, without naming anyone. He added that when power centres multiply, the "push and pull" within the party also increases. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has to take forward both the party and the government accordi...Read More
The 24-year-old woman was shot dead near the gate of Sadar tehsil here earlier this month. Police said the accused, identified as Gulshan alias Lukka who carried a ₹1 lakh bounty on his head, was injured on both legs during the shootout. A constable, Prince, also sustained a bullet injury. A stolen revolver, live and spent cartridges, and a motorcycle were recovered from the accused. On June 14, Kalpita, daughter of Rakesh Kumar Sharma who was assigned a "driver to the district magistrate's...Read More
Mumbai: Recurring aircraft defects, unserviceable ground handling gear, and faded runway markings are among a range of safety lapses discovered by the civil aviation regulator after an intensive survey of key airports including Delhi and Mumbai. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airport operators and airlines to address these safety concerns within a week. The inspections come on the heels of the June 12 crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on...Read More
The Indian Coast Guard inducted 'Adamya', the first of eight Fast Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Ltd, enhancing maritime security with advanced technology and over 60% indigenous content. This vessel, equipped with state-of-the-art systems, will boost the ICG's capabilities in law enforcement, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 'Adamya', the first in a series of eight being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard, and equipped with state-of-the-art techn...Read More
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seized over ₹2.7 lakh in unaccounted cash during a series of surprise checks carried out across Telangana on Thursday (June 26). The raids targeted RTA check posts, RTA offices and Sub-Registrar offices, exposing several irregularities in the functioning of these departments. A total of ₹1,81,030 was recovered from the Salabatpur RTA check post in Kamareddy district, and RTA offices in Peddapally, Trimulgherry and Uppal. The unaccounted amount was found durin...Read More
India is also undergoing a content revolution. In the past five years, short-form video platforms have witnessed a 3.6X surge in daily active users, positioning themselves as serious competitors to mainstream digital entertainment platforms. India's online commerce sector is set to skyrocket from $30 billion in 2020 to $300 billion by 2030, contributing to what is now being dubbed a $1 trillion digital consumer opportunity, according to a new report by Bessemer Venture Partners titled Click, Wa...Read More
Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Shala Praveshotsav, the annual state-wide school enrolment drive of the govt, from Mahisagar district on Thursday. The CM, ministers and more than 400 officials of the administration will pan out in all districts to enrol children in kindergarten and Classes 1, 9 and 11 as part of the drive.An official statement said that the motto of this year's Shala Praveshotsav is 'Celebration of Society'. This is the 23rd edition of the annual school enro...Read More
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Wayside Amenity Stations, initiated by NHAI, are revolutionizing the travel experience for long-distance truck drivers. These driver-centric stations offer essential facilities such as rest areas, dining, and refueling, significantly enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience for India's highway heroes. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is setting new standards in eco-sensi...Read More
"There has been a clear pattern, while a few individuals received preferential treatment, vast sections of the population were ignored. In areas like Ramnagar, Bagichi Raghunath, and Bhadbhuje Wali Gali, many families were denied basic civic amenities for years not because of a lack of resources, but because of their religion," alleged Verma. There was no immediate response available from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) or Hussain on Verma's charges. The water minister added that "previous governmen...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 26 (PTI) The Haryana government on Thursday approved a new Land Purchase Policy for Development Projects, 2025, with an aim to prevent distress sale of land by landowners due to non-availability of suitable purchasers. The state cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Thursday, approved the policy for purchase of land voluntarily offered to government departments, and government companies for 'Development Projects, 2025.' The purpose...Read More
The Punjab Cabinet approved amendments to the state's conversion policy, facilitating industrial plot conversions into various uses. This move addresses industrialists' concerns, aims to streamline estate management, and enhance business ease. Additional policies target micro and small enterprise operations and restructure state financial directorates for efficiency. The Punjab Cabinet has given the green light to amendments in the conversion policy, offering opportunities for industrial plots ...Read More
RANCHI/SILLI/PURULIA/KOLKATA: "Bhagwan Krishna ne aaj bacha liya (Lord Krishna has saved us today)," said farmer Puran Chand Mahto (55) of Mardu village in Ranchi district's Silli block, still unable to believe his luck at being alive to tell the tale of how he and his family - his three daughters and a relative, who is a minor - slept peacefully while a tiger silently crouched in a corner of the same room.Around 4.30am Wednesday, Puran was getting ready for the day. As he stepped out of his thr...Read More
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UNI) The Odisha Government today signed two concession agreements aimed at boosting maritime infrastructure in the state. They include the upgradation of Gopalpur Port and construction of a captive jetty at Jatadhara Muhan. The first agreement was signed between Gopalpur Ports Limited and the Odisha Government for the expansion and modernization of Gopalpur Port with a proposed investment of Rs.16,554 crore. Following this upgradation, the port's cargo handling capacity...Read More
Patna: The state govt has constituted a dedicated trust to oversee the construction and redevelopment of a grand temple dedicated to Goddess Sita at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, her birthplace. A govt gazette notification issued on Thursday confirmed the immediate formation of the trust, christened Shree Janaki Janm Bhumi Punaura Dham Mandir Nyas Samiti.The trust will be chaired by the state's chief secretary with the development commissioner serving as vice-chairman. The district magistr...Read More
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court has ordered Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to consider initiating departmental and criminal proceedings against the assistant commissioner of Diva division after a petitioner alleged before the court that he was protecting illegal constructions by charging ₹200 per square feet from builders who were putting up brazenly unauthorised structures in Mumbra and Diva divisions. The division bench of justice GS Kulkarni and justice Arif Doctor has also directed the Th...Read More
The teams seized various incriminating materials, including mobiles, digital devices and documents, officials said The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to probe Khalistani terror network, officials said. NIA teams launched searches at 18 locations in the three northern states in the morning. They seized various incriminating materials, including mobiles, digital devices and documents, officials said. The s...Read More
Ahmedabad: The city recorded light rainfall of 1 mm until 8 pm on Tuesday, accompanied by overcast skies throughout the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers for Ahmedabad on Wednesday.The weather recorded a dip in temperature, with the maximum at 30.9 degrees celsius, 7 degrees below normal, and the minimum at 26 degrees, 1.6 degrees below normal. A trough stretching from the northeast Arabian Sea to south Jharkhand continues to inf...Read More
Tensions flared yet again along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Wednesday, after a crowd of over 400 villagers from Lapangap and nearby areas in West Jaiñtia Hills in Meghalaya, backed by student unions and pressure groups, stormed a plantation site maintained by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) of Assam. Accusing KAAC of illegally encroaching into Meghalaya territory, the protesters dismantled wooden sheds and uprooted hundreds of saplings, triggering a confrontation that escalated wh...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Thursday destroyed over 1,629.4 kg of seized illicit drugs valued at Rs 3,274.5 crore in the international market. The destruction marked the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada (Drug-Free India Fortnight), observed from June 12 to June 26.The destruction of the narcotics was done at the Biotic Waste Solutions in Jahangirpuri and was attended by the lieutenant governor and top brass of Delhi Police. The contraband included 961.9 kg of ganja, 542.9 kg of cocai...Read More
The United States recently updated its travel advisory for India. The Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged the update. The US advises its citizens to exercise caution due to crime and terrorism. Certain areas are marked as high-risk. The advisory level for India remains unchanged. It has been at level 2 for several years.Travel advisories are periodically issued by countries based on their "assessment of various factors", and "we have noted" that the US has updated the travel advisory for I...Read More
Meghalaya Police's special investigation team recovered a country-made pistol and two magazines from a stream in Indore, crucial evidence in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Earlier, ₹50,000 was found in a car. The weapon is linked to a flat where Sonam, Raghuvanshi's wife and prime suspect, stayed after fleeing Meghalaya.The special investigation team of the Meghalaya Police probing the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi on Wednesday recovered a country-made pistol from a stream in Palasi...Read More
The Congress party plans to increase efforts to restore statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing the BJP-led central government for delays. Syed Naseer Hussain emphasizes grassroots strengthening ahead of elections, urging continued efforts for representation and readiness for overdue local polls. Amid growing political tensions, the Congress party is set to escalate its campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a pointed critique of the BJP-led government, Syed Nase...Read More
GUWAHATI The Assam Rifles on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) felicitated nine officers from Manipur who have been recently commissioned into the paramilitary force, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, the Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. Six of the nine officers commissioned on June 14 are alumni of Sainik School Imphal, while another began his career ...Read More
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan spearheaded a comprehensive review of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', aiming to tackle farmers' issues and boost agricultural output. The initiative, featuring extensive village outreach, seeks to enhance production, reduce costs, and improve reserves, aligning with PM Modi's 'Lab to Land' vision. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently led a pivotal meeting to conduct a comprehensive review of the 'Viksit Krish...Read More
While Pakistan is set to chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council in 2025, it failed to get what it wanted - to secure chairmanship of other UN Sanctions Committees - possibly due to its dismal record of keeping cross-border terrorism emanating from its soil in check. Apart from chairing the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee, Pakistan will also be the vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. According to a list of chairs of the subsidiary bo...Read More
An Indian parliamentary delegation recently concluded a US visit. They met with US Vice President J D Vance and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Discussions focused on India's firm resolve against terrorism originating from Pakistan. The delegation highlighted Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack. US officials reaffirmed support for India's counter-terrorism efforts and the strategic partnership.The all-party Parliamentary delegation wrapped up its visit to the US a...Read More
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar urges Akali factions to unite, honoring veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. Political leaders gather in Sangrur to pay tributes, emphasizing the need for a strong Panthic party for Punjab and India. Leaders recall Dhindsa's dedication to service and community welfare. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, in a poignant appeal, urged all Akali factions to set aside their differences and egos to unite in a bid to form a robust 'Panthic' party. This coalition, Jakh...Read More
The Odisha government has formed a high-level ministerial committee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, to ensure the smooth execution of the Rath Yatra in Puri on June 27. The committee will oversee all arrangements for the festival, expected to draw around 1.5 million attendees. Preparations are also underway for the Snan Yatra on June 11.The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jaganna...Read More