An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew after protesters clashed with security forces over the arrest of some members of a radical group, police said Sunday. Manipur in India's northeast has been rocked by periodic clashes for more than two years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community that have killed more than 250 people. The latest violence was triggered Saturday after reports of the arrest of five memb...Read More
In an article, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha had alleged "match-fixing" in the Maharashtra polls and claimed that it would next happen in the Bihar elections and "anywhere the BJP is losing" Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for terming the 2024 state assembly polls as "match-fixing", reported news agency PTI. In an article, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha had alleged "match-fixing" in the Maharashtra polls an...Read More
Assam Police arrested sixteen individuals for illegal cattle slaughter during Eid. The arrests followed the discovery of five illegal slaughter sites in Barak Valley districts. Cattle parts were also found in multiple locations across Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma affirmed the government's commitment to upholding the law.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said 16 people were arrested for "illegally" slaughtering cattle during Eid a day ago. The CM said five illegal s...Read More
Ludhiana: Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh held an election meeting in Kitchlu Nagar in support of AAP bypoll candidate, Sanjeev Arora on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, Dr Balbir Singh described Arora as a visionary and development-oriented leader with a clear blueprint for Ludhiana's progress. He asserted that Arora's victory would not only benefit Ludhiana (West) but also contribute to the development of the city and state.Dr Singh said that there was "strong public sentiment" in fa...Read More
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for delaying compensation to families of victims of the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. Justices expressed concern over the lack of autopsy before handing over a victim's body.A two-judge vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has come down on the Uttar Pradesh government over a delay in disbursing ex-gratia compensation to the families of those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29. Hearing...Read More
These companies are mobilising funds to support capital expenditure requirements especially for expansion plans, repayment of borrowings, and for general corporate purposes.Source : Fisdom After a sluggish start to 2025, the primary market is showing signs of revival with over a dozen companies having lined up their IPOs in the next three to six months buoyed by a stabilizing secondary market and easing geopolitical tensions, merchant bankers said. Among the companies preparing to tap the capi...Read More
A Kerala businessman, who recently levelled corruption charges against an ED officer posted in the state, has recorded his statement with the central agency where he is understood to have denied knowing or having any evidence against the said investigator, official sources said Sunday. The businessman, Aneesh Babu, deposed before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi on June 6 and his statement was recorded under audio-visual enabled camera by the agency as per the provisions of section 50 of th...Read More
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly defended India's recent global anti-terror outreach mission across Europe, calling it both timely... Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly defended India's recent global anti-terror outreach mission across Europe, calling it both timely and necessary to expose the global threat posed by Pakistan-backed terrorism. Chaturvedi was part of the high-level All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad under "Ope...Read More
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the BJP's governance in Delhi following the tragic death and alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl. Arvind Kejriwal demands accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing the deteriorating law and order situation. AAP leaders question the effectiveness of the BJP's "four-engine" government in ensuring the safety of Delhi's daughters.The AAP criticised the ruling BJP and its "four-engine" government over the death and alleged s...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the NDA government's focus on women-led development over the past 11 years, citing advancements in various sectors and the success of welfare programs. Initiatives like Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ujjwala Yojana, and MUDRA loans have empowered women, while Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has protected the girl child.A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Demo...Read More
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was "taken aback" by its detailed rebuttal to his allegations of systematic rigging of the November 2024 Maharashtra elections. The poll body also pointed out that more than 24 hours after his claims were published, Gandhi had "neither written any letter to [the] ECI nor sought any time for a meeting". In an op-ed published on Saturday, Gandhi claimed that the Maharashtr...Read More
New Delhi: A 29-year-old woman was found murdered in a hotel room in central Delhi's Paharganj on Sunday.Police have arrested a man who has claimed to be in a relationship with the victim and checked into the hotel with her on Saturday.According to investigators, the accused suspected the woman was in a relationship with another person, which may have led to the crime.The deceased was identified as Sarika, while the accused, 31-year-old Sachin, was a resident of north Delhi. Both worked in a clo...Read More
Over 331,000 devotees have already registered for the Amarnath Yatra, commencing on July 3 and concluding on August 9, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review preparations, focusing on essential amenities and safety measures along the Pahalgam and Baltal routes. The board discussed enhancing facilities, lodging, and services for a hassle-free pilgrimage. SRINAGAR: More than 3,31,000 devotees have registered so far for this year's Amarnath Yatra, which is set to begin o...Read More
Maharashtra recorded over 83,800 road accidents and 36,567 fatalities between January 2023 and April 2025, yet the State Road Safety Council -- a statutory body responsible for monitoring and implementing road safety measures -- has not convened a single meeting in the past two years, said officials. The council, mandated to meet biannually under Rule 215 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, last held a session on April 3, 2023. Since its inception in 2015, only 12 meetings have been conducted,...Read More
The Congress will organise torchlight processions on June 12 in Maharashtra to draw people's attention to the "vote theft pattern" of the 2024 polls, which it claimed indicates the credibility of the Election Commission is at stake. Alleging that BJP leaders are responding to queries directed at the EC, state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Saturday (June 7, 2025) wondered whether a similar "vote fraud pattern" is being planned for the upcoming Bihar elections. Election Commission of...Read More
June 6 (Reuters) - St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem has put the likelihood of Donald Trump's trade war causing a prolonged surge in inflation at "50-50," warning that U.S. policymakers would face uncertainty "right through the summer," the Financial Times reported on Friday. Musalem told the newspaper that while U.S. President Trump's tariffs could boost inflation for "a quarter or two," there was "an equally likely scenario where the impact of tariffs on prices could last lo...Read More
Comprehensive tour package with comfortable accommodations Scheduled to depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, on June 9, the heritage tour is already fully booked. A total of 710 passengers have secured their spots across various classes, with 480 bookings in Economy (Sleeper Class), 190 in Comfort (3AC), and 40 in Superior (2AC). This six-day train journey has been specially curated to showcase the glorious history and grand legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. T...Read More
Heavy and continuous rainfall on Saturday turned Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park into a 'wave pool'. Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Heavy rainfall in Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park caused significant traffic disruptions. Vehicles were stranded as floodwaters submerged roads, affecting commuter movement. A viral video shows buses partially submerged, illustrating the severity of flooding. Pune: Heavy and continuous rainfall on Saturday turned Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park into a 'wav...Read More
Gangtok: The Sikkim government has arranged a special helicopter sortie for their immediate air evacuation in response to requests made by stranded locals, tourist taxi drivers, and certain government officials stationed at the Chaten area. The operation comes as part of the ongoing coordinated relief and evacuation efforts being undertaken in view of recent adverse conditions that have disrupted normal road connectivity and access to the region. The helicopter sortie began this morning from t...Read More
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 11 years of his tenure, senior Advocate and former President of Supreme Court Bar Association Adish Aggarwala has come up with a book capturing this journey. The book titled 'Modi's Niti Shastra: The World's His Oyster' reflects upon the Prime Minister's transformative impact in politics, economics, social equity, citizen welfare, national security, and governance. Home Minister Amit Shah praised the release of the book, calling it "a matter of abundan...Read More
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has initiated significant urban development projects worth over Rs. 1700 crore in Gujarat as part of the Urban Development Year 2025. This extensive plan, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, aims to transform urban areas into vibrant economic hubs and enhance citizens' quality of life. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster urban welfare through enhanced facilities during the Urban Development Year 2025 celebr...Read More
Eleven people died in the stampede near Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday, a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy. The Karnataka government has increased the compensation announced for victims of the stampede that took place on Tuesday during the IPL victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. While the government initially announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to each of the victims, along with free treatment t...Read More
When the VB Kanchi Veerans took on the Dindigul Dragons during the third season of the TNPL in 2018, there was a frail youngster who immediately made everyone sit up and notice. On that night, R.S. Mokit Hariharan wrote himself into the league's folklore with his bowling, without taking a wicket. After employing left-arm spin to Tamil Nadu batter N. Jagadeesan, the 18-year-old switched bowling hands and delivered right-arm off-spin to southpaw C. Hari Nishaanth. To add to the frenzy, the young...Read More
RailTel Corporation's share price rose 4.5% to a five-month high of ₹461.75 after securing a ₹274.40 crore order from the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department for an Intelligent Traffic Management System. This follows recent wins, reigniting investor interest in the railway sector. RailTel Corporation share price in focus: RailTel Corporation's share price gained momentum during the mid-trading session on Thursday, June 5, rising 4.6% to hit a five-month high of ₹461.75 apiece after the c...Read More
A visually animated video showing three high-speed trains seamlessly crossing paths at a railway junction has gone viral across social media platforms. The video, often shared with patriotic captions, has been widely mistaken for real footage showcasing India's railway capabilites, with some users attributing it to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's leadership. However, the clip is entirely computer-generated. The animation depicts an elaborate X-shaped junction where three trains pass each o...Read More
Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Pakistan's military for using terrorists against India. He highlighted India's IT and digital progress under Narendra Modi. Prasad contrasted this with Pakistan's failures and military control. He mentioned India's response to the Pahalgam attack. The delegation conveyed India's united stance against terrorism in Germany after visiting Belgium.BJP MP and leader of the all-party delegation Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday sharply criticised Pakistan's military establ...Read More
Marking a significant step in Chhattisgarh's journey toward contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, Chintan Shivir 2.0 commenced at the IIM Raipur campus on Sunday. This is not a typical government meeting; it is a platform where all state ministers are gathering to share their experiences, lessons, and stories from the field. The two-day retreat, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their work over the past 18 months and to chart...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has begun a week-long visit to Europe, engaging with leaders from France, the EU, and Belgium. Discussions will aim to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce India's stance against terrorism, particularly in light of recent events.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday embarked on a week-long visit to Europe to hold talks with leaders of France, the European Union and Belgium to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance a...Read More
In my Parliament speech on February 3, and in a subsequent press conference, I had expressed my disquiet about the conduct of the November 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections. I have doubted the fairness of Indian elections, not every time, not everywhere, but often enough. I am not talking of small-scale cheating, but of industrial-scale rigging involving the capture of our national institutions. But if some earlier election outcomes seemed odd, the outcome of the 2024 Maharashtra Vidhan S...Read More
Bittu appealed to the electorate to cast their votes in favour of the BJP, and not to "waste their votes on AAP and Congress". Urging people of Ludhiana to vote for "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Punjab, Viksit Ludhiana, Viksit West", Union Minister of State and senior BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu said Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "love for Punjab can be gauged from the fact that even as he (Bittu) lost the election from Ludhiana, he was made the Union minister". "The only aim of BJP-l...Read More