New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney, who invited him to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada later this month. In a post on X on Friday, PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation. Expressing optimism, PM Modi said he looks forward to meeting PM Carney later this month in Canada. 'Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Cong...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI): Amid Opposition's backlash over the Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, on Friday asserted that the government has don't its best to give justice and soon it will come up with a plan to ensure such events do not happen in future. Speaking with the media, Shivakumar said, 'My Chief Minister was kind enough to announce a judicial inquiry. Action has been taken on some of them. Investigation is underway. Action has been taken, and the...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The current javelin throw world champion, Neeraj Chopra, is set to compete at the Paris Diamond League 2025, scheduled to be held on June 20 at the Stade Sebastien-Charlety, according to Olympics.com. The Indian ace javelin thrower will make his second Diamond League appearance this season after Doha. Neeraj will return to the Paris Diamond League after eight years, with his last appearance going back to 2017. With a throw of 84.67m, he finished fifth, with Germ...Read More
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed concern over the recent cash controversy involving former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. A substantial amount of unaccounted cash was discovered at Justice Varma's residence after a fire broke out in mid-March. The incident has sparked widespread debate and scrutiny. He questioned the absence of an investigation into the issue and why no FIR was registered for the same. The Vice Pres...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned satellite internet company Starlink has been given license by the government to launch GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT Services and ISP Category-A under unified license. Starlink is the third company to receive the nod for GMPCS sevices from the Department of Telecom, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license authorizes the use of satellite technology...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Indian stock indices ended on a strong note and surged after the larger-than-expected policy rate cut, reflecting elevated optimism among the market participants on the last trading day of the week. At the end of the trading on Friday, the BSE Sensex was at 82,188.99, up 746.95 points or 0.92 per cent, and the Nifty 50 was up 252.15 points or 1.02 per cent. The market analysts say that the RBI's decision to cut the repo rate exceeds expectations and gives a...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Former cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra weighed in on the limited utilisation of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during India's five high-stakes Tests in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley. During the announcement of India's squad for the upcoming Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed Bumrah was advised not to contest in consecutive Tests as part of his workload management. The precaution around Bumrah's usage stem...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): On World Oceans Day, broadcaster and biologist David Attenborough, is all set to come up with a documentary special. 'Ocean With David Attenborough' will be out on June 8 on National Geographic and JioHotstar. With this documentary, the makers aim to raise awareness among audience on how they can help save the world's oceans, as per a press note. Speaking about the documentary, Attenborough said, 'My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, chairing the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue in Delhi on Thursday, reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Central Asian nations, with a special focus on connectivity, security, and technological collaboration. The session brought together top diplomats from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, reflecting a growing determination to address shared regional chall...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar on Friday announced that Delhi Airport will temporarily shut Runway 10/28 for a three-month period to carry out critical upgrades aimed at improving fog-time operations. This will impact around 100 flights in all. Speaking to ANI, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, said, 'Out of the four runways that the Delhi airport has, there is one runway 10/28 that we...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted the National Board of Examinations (NBE) permission to reschedule the NEET PG 2025 exam to August 3, 2025. The exam was initially set for June 15, 2025. While granting the extension, a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih made it clear that no further postponements would be allowed. The court emphasised that the decision to reschedule the exam was bona fide and necessary to ensure a smooth examina...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI): Newly-appointed Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar on Friday said his priority would be to continue the good work done by the city police so far and work towards further improvements. Speaking to ANI, Commissioner Kumar said, 'I have just taken charge. As far as Bengaluru City police is concerned, it's a very big city and the police as of now are doing good work so my priority is to continue the good work done by the city police and imp...Read More
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 6 (ANI): Calling this day 'historic', Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that the Chenab bridge part of the Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) was constructed working in harmony with nature. Addressing the public during the inauguration of the Chenab bridge, Vaishnaw said, 'Today is a historic day. Another gem has been added to Jammu and Kashmir. Today, PM Modi has inaugurated the railway line connecting Jammu to Srinagar. The country h...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 6 (ANI): Following the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DNA (event management company) officials have been taken into custody and are being taken for medical tests, on Friday. On June 4, the incident happened at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a huge crowd of nearly three lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, whi...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Aadhaar number holders carried out over 211 crores authentication transactions, pushing the total number of such transactions since Aadhaar's inception to more than 15,223 crores (152.23 billion), according to a release by the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The ministry reported that the transaction in May 2025 saw more transactions, as compared to the same month last year, when 201.76 Cr such transactions were carried out. This growth in number is a reflection ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the completion of the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg and stated that it was a historic and emotional moment. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that the project was not just a road but a strong step towards a brighter future. 'A truly historic and emotional moment - the dream of a 'Samruddha' Maharashtra has come true! 'Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thac...Read More
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): AAP leader and former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain arrived at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office on Friday in response to a summons issued over allegations of corruption in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools. Earlier, Jain lashed out at the BJP government in Delhi, accusing them of 'playing the blame game' after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) summoned him. Jain claimed that the BJP government has failed to do anything in the past ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a 'strategic move'. The policy rates massively impact the sale of the real estate infrastructure, as lowering of rates means lower interest rates from banks for the home buyers and cheaper EMIs. ...Read More
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): As global bond markets experience turbulence amid rising long-dated treasury yields in the United States and Japan, experts say India's long-term government securities (G-secs) are expected to remain resilient, supported by strong domestic fundamentals and accommodative policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). On June 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 50 basis points. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the 30-year U...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country's 'Yuva Shakti' is associated with dynamism, innovation and determination and has driven India's growth with unmatched energy and conviction. In a post on X, PM Modi said that the last 11 years have also seen a decisive shift in policy and programmes aimed at youth empowerment. He added that government initiatives like StartUp India, Skill India, Digital India and the National Education Policy 2020 are...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday flagged off the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue with Central Asian representatives. The attendees included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu of Kazakhstan, Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan, Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan, Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyzstan and Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uz...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 6 (ANI): Just a day after security forces neutralised a top naxal leader, Sudhakar (alias Gautam), in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai departed for Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss the successful operations to finish naxalism, the path forward, while also discussing the state's development. CM Sai will be visiting Delhi today and tomorrow (June 7). 'I am visiting Delhi for two days. I will return tomorrow. I will me...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the latter 'never acknowledged continuity in governance because he is perennially searching for self-glorification and self-publicity'. The Congress MP said that the BrahMos missile and the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway projects are examples of continuity in governance. 'The Prime Minister never acknowledges continuity in governance because he is perennially searchi...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Economists across the board have welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest policy decision, terming the 50 basis points (bps) repo rate cut as a pro-growth move that is expected to significantly boost liquidity and economic activity in the country. On Friday, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), stating that the policy repo rate has been reduced from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent. This larger-than-expe...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson RP Singh on Friday alleged that the Congress-led Karnataka government was trying to make the police in the RCB stampede incident. 'Karnataka government is just trying to make the Karnataka Police a scapegoat.... they are trying to put their blame on the police,' Singh told ANI. He further stated that the celebrations for the win of the RCB team were supposed to be held on Sunday but were adanced by the governme...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday released vehicle retail data for May, which revealed a modest rise of 5 per cent as compared to the same month last year. Segment-wise, two-wheeler was the best category, which performed, registering a rise of 7.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis, followed by three-wheeler (rise of 6.2 per cent), and the tractor segment registered a gain of 2.7 per cent on yoy basis.On the flip side, the Passenger...Read More
Mumbai (Maharastra) [India] June 6 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, according to a release from MCA. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. ...Read More
New Delhi, [India], June 6 (ANI): The Dwarka District Police has deported 71 illegally staying foreign nationals, including 47 Bangladeshis, 17 Rohingyas from Myanmar, and 7 Nigerians, in May. According to DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh, 'The foreign nationals were found overstaying in India without valid visas. They were apprehended by various teams of the Dwarka District Police, including Special Staff, PS Uttam Nagar, Anti-Narcotics Cell, PS Chhawla, and AATS. The apprehended foreign nationals have...Read More
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches ...Read More
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India] June 6 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the second season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) on Thursday, in Gwalior, according to a press note from MPL. Addressing the players and organisers during the event, Scindia said that cricket runs in every Indian's veins today. 'It is not just a sport--it is a spirit that unites millions across the country,' he said. He added that being a part of this event brings renewed energy. Recalling his ch...Read More