Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs met with Meitei Civil Society Organisations in Delhi. The discussion focused on resolving Manipur's ethnic crisis. Groups like AMUCO and COCOMI participated. They requested the implementation of the National Register of Citizens. Concerns were raised about security and free movement. The CSOs rejected engaging with militant outfits.A fresh round of dialogue between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and members of a joint delegation of...Read More
Digvijaya Singh, a senior Congress leader, has threatened legal action by the INDIA bloc if the Election Commission of India (ECI) doesn't address their concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Singh alleges the NDA government is attempting to disenfranchise marginalized voters ahead of the state elections through this drive.Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said all constituents of INDIA bloc may knock the door of judiciary against the ...Read More
At least four people, including a 72-year-old woman, were shot dead on Monday afternoon after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle near Manipur's Churachandpur district, police said. Sources indicated that the killings are not related to ethnic tensions in the Myanmar-bordering state but are suspected to stem from an intergroup clash among Kuki insurgents. The ambush occurred around 2 PM near Mongjang village in Churachandpur, with reports indicating that the victims were travelling in...Read More
A tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha Temple in Puri. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning. The incident took place amidst a large gathering. Devotees had assembled to view the deities. Eyewitnesses reported vehicles triggered the panic. Police response is under scrutiny. Authorities have suspended officials and announced compensation. An investigation into the incident is underway. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning in a stampede outside the Gundicha Templ...Read More
Chennai got its first fleet of low-floor electric buses with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagging off 120 vehicles from the Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (MTC) Vyasarpadi depot on Monday (June 30, 2025). Each bus, when fully charged one-time, can travel up to 200 kilometres, and features 39 seats with seat belts, CCTV cameras, and LED displays to provide information on bus stops. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the MTC's upgraded electric bus depot at Vyasarpadi at a cost of ₹47.50 c...Read More
People from Indigenous communities do not show the same link between chronic inflammation and age-related illness seen in industrialised societies, a study that looked at nearly 3,000 adults in four countries has found. Inflammation is an important part of the immune system's response to infection -- but long-term inflammation can cause damage. The latest findings, published in Nature Aging on 30 June, show that chronic inflammation -- which has been long considered a hallmark of aging -- could...Read More
New Delhi: End-of-life vehicles (ELV) will not be able to refuel at any city filling station from Tuesday. It had been announced earlier that all ELVs would not only be denied fuel in the capital, but they would also be impounded on the spot and taken for scrapping from July 1. All fuel pumps have been equipped with technology to identify such vehicles, which are petrol-run vehicles older than 15 years and diesel-run vehicles older than 10 years. Only overaged vehicles running on CNG will be exe...Read More
Northwest India is experiencing a significant climate shift, with hotter Aprils and increased pre-monsoon rainfall. May rainfall has jumped nearly 50% since 1950. Simultaneously, the monsoon season is weakening, bringing less rain and higher temperatures in July, August, and September. This transformation leads to a longer, more humid summer, impacting agriculture, public health, and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.Summers in northwest India (NWI), traditionally marked by scorching...Read More
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has welcomed the state govt's decision to withdraw the controversial government resolutions (GRs) mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language from Class I. The party has called it a victory for Marathi pride and a direct result of party chief Raj Thackeray's steadfast opposition.Nagpur-based Sharad Bhandarkar, state general secretary of MNS Shikshak Shikshattar Sena (teaching and non-teaching staff association), said the move reflects the party's l...Read More
The Himachal Pradesh BJP is set to elect its new state president on Monday, with results expected on July 1. State BJP election officer Rajeev Bharadwaj announced the election schedule, highlighting the party's commitment to democratic processes. A total of 114 delegates will vote, and Union minister Jitendra Singh will announce the results.The long-awaited election for the Himachal Pradesh BJP president's post will be held on Monday, with the results set to be declared on July 1. Announcing th...Read More
India's AAIB is thoroughly investigating the Air India flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, exploring all possibilities, including sabotage, after the Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff, killing over 250. The black box data is being analyzed domestically, with international observers from ICAO, the U.S. NTSB, and the UK providing technical assistance to ensure a transparent and comprehensive investigation.The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is examining all possible...Read More
CPI(M) leader Tikender Singh Panwar has urged police action against NHAI officials over recurring landslides and traffic disruptions on the Shimla-Chandigarh road. Panwar highlights criminal neglect in highway construction, impacting local farmers and commuters, with no proper response to his previous complaint in July 2023. Shooting stones and debris continue to plague the Shimla-Chandigarh road in Himachal Pradesh, leading to massive traffic jams and public distress. CPI(M) leader Tikender Si...Read More
The appointment of PVN Madhav as the new Andhra Pradesh BJP president has not surprised many within the state unit. His selection reflects the party's strategic considerations and its growing confidence in a state where the BJP has historically had limited influence. Madhav is a candidate who meets multiple criteria -- organisational loyalty, Sangh roots, regional representation, and community appeal. The BJP, as it continues to build its base in the largely unexplored political terrain of sout...Read More
The election process for the new Himachal BJP president started at 12 am on Monday in the state BJP office. Three sets of nomination papers with Bindal's name were filed by the Leader of Opposition and the BJP legislature party Jai Ram Thakur, former Union minister Anurag Thakur and all BJP MPs and former state president and former minister Govind Thakur and other state office bearers, Election officer Rajiv Bhardwaj said on Monday. The stage is also set for unanimous elections of eight Nationa...Read More
Former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Monday said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) should probe the Beed coaching class sexual harassment case. Former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Monday said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) should probe the Beed coaching class sexual harassment case. Talking to media in Beed, Dhananjay Munde alleged that one of the two persons arrested in the case had links with NCP (SP) MLA Sandip Kshirsagar. The latter denied the allegations, as per ...Read More
Election notification issued, receipt and scrutiny of nominations will be held on Monday The new State BJP president is likely to be announced on July 1 with the notification issued on June 29 for the election process. Union Minister of State for Ministry of Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje will arrive in Hyderabad on June 30 to oversee the election process. Receipt and scrutiny of the nominations will be held on Monday. Sources said the party high command will send the name of its cho...Read More
Amit Shah announced a USD one billion turmeric export target by 2030. He inaugurated the National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad. The board will focus on farmer prices, exports, and research. Narendra Modi promised the board during the Telangana elections. The government allocated Rs 200 crores to improve turmeric quality and farmer income.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre has set a target of achieving USD one billion in turmeric exports by 2030. Addressing a gat...Read More
12 Nagpur: "HPV vaccines are not only for girls. boys from 9 to 26 years of age should also take them. HPV isn't just about cervical cancer -- it can cause many other cancers in both men and women," said Dr Sanjay Marathe, leading paediatrician and vaccination expert. He shared his views exclusively with TOI on the sidelines of the 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025'. Dr Marathe explained that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause five types of cancers in women -- cervix, vulva, vagina, anus...Read More
A 27-year-old man allegedly died during police interrogation at Thirupuvanam here on Saturday. Sources said, B. Ajith Kumar, 27, was a temporary security personnel at Batharakaliamman temple at Madapuram near Thirupuvanam. On Friday, Sivagami, 75, along with her daughter Nikitha, of Tirumangalam, visited the temple in their car. Nikitha was assisting her mother Sivagami to walk inside the temple as the latter could not walk due to age-related ailments. They gave the key to Ajith Kumar for par...Read More
Gurugram, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A mass listening programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' was held on Sunday here amidst the presence of Union Minister and BJP national President J. P. Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, state Industry Minister Rao Narbir Singh and BJP state President Mohanlal Badoli. The event took place at the GNH Convention Centre in the Badshahpur Assembly constituency. Senior party leaders, locals, and BJP workers ...Read More
In a disturbing escalation of political violence, the Mahaa News office in Hyderabad was attacked on Saturday by a mob allegedly comprising supporters of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and followers of party leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR). The violent assault, carried out in broad daylight, has sent shockwaves across journalistic, political, and civil society circles, raising urgent concerns over press freedom and democratic integrity in Telangana. Armed with rods, knives, and stones, the attacke...Read More
Rain accompanied with strong winds is likely to loom over Bengaluru city today and for the rest of the week, fresh weather forecasts indicated. According to a daily weather report on the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) website, moderate rain is likely in many parts of Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapura, Mandya, Mysuru, and Kolar, with winds around 50-60 kmph. ALSO READ | Monsoon delayed over city as trough remains south of Delhi In Coastal Karnataka,...Read More
Indian bank holidays depend on the region. Observances change by state, influenced by local events. Scheduled and non-scheduled banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays. National holidays are consistent across India. In July 2025, holidays include Kharchi Puja in Tripura on July 3. Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday will be celebrated in Jammu and Srinagar on July 5. Bank holidays in India vary from one region to another. They differ from one state to the next and are often influenced by local ...Read More
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with naxalites and asserted that members of the banned group must give up arms, surrender, and join the mainstream. Speaking at a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, Shah further said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who continues to question Operation Sindoor, should look at Pakistan's current weakened state to grasp the success of the operation."Congress asks (the Centre)...Read More
To boost agroforestry and double farmers' income, the Centre has introduced model rules for tree felling on agricultural land. These rules aim to simplify permissions, promote sustainable land use, and align with climate goals. By registering on the National Timber Management System (NTMS), farmers can gain transparency and access better market prices for their timber, including international markets.The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to prom...Read More
READ MORE: Ozempic-maker's new fat-busting drug cuts body weight by a quarter - and it comes as a jab or a PILL The Ozempic boom has seen a drug widely used to treat diabetes and manage obesity in adults transform into 'miracle' weight loss jab that's coveted by anyone with a few extra kilos to shed. Ozempic and other alternatives like Mounjaro and Wegovy are all different brand names for the drug semaglutide that mimics the the actions of GLP-1 - a hormone in the brain that regulates appetite...Read More
An Air India aircraft underwent security checks following a non-specific alert on Friday, after which it was cleared for operation, according to the airline's statement.An Air India aircraft was cleared for operations on Friday after it underwent standard security checks following a non-specific alert, the airline said in a statement, reported Moneycontrol. "A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft ha...Read More
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the...Read More
Aizawl: Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha MP, K Vanlalvena, has announced the completion of a preliminary survey for the proposed extension of the railway line from Sairang/Sihhmui, on the outskirts of Aizawl, to Zorinpui near the Myanmar border in southern Mizoram. Vanlalvena met Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi on Thursday to reiterate his long-standing request for a railway link to Myanmar under the Centre's 'Act East Policy' aimed at boosting trade connectivity with Southeast Asia. ...Read More
CHENNAI: Top metros recorded a YoY decline in housing sales for the second consecutive quarter during the current calendar year. Housing sales dropped by 20% in Q2 CY2025 at 96,285 units against 1,20,335 units in the same quarter last year (April-June CY2024), a report by property consultant Anarock said. The dip was 28% in the previous quarter Q1 (Jan-March) CY2025 over Q1 CY2024. However, housing sales marginally rose by 3% QoQ (Q1 vs Q2) this year (CY2025). The report released on Thursday sai...Read More