Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Commissionerate police arrested three persons on Monday for allegedly assaulting Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo during office hours. An FIR has been registered at Bhubaneswar's Kharvelnagar Police Station. The arrested have been identified as Jeevan Rout, Rashmi Mahapatra and Debashis Pradhan. 'They shall be forwarded to the Honourable court under strict sections of law as per the FIR. Furt...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of continual skill development in public administration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, inaugurated a five-day capacity-building programme for Joint Secretaries and senior officers from the Department of Legal Affairs. The training, hosted at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi, is scheduled from June 30...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial 'Tanvi The Great' is creating a buzz in the entertainment industry due to its global premiere in Cannes Film Festival, New York, Houston and Austin. Following the movie's trailer release, Anupam Kher expressed happiness at the response of the viewers, saying that the film promotes awareness for 'autism' and taps into the 'goodness' in human beings. 'Tanvi The Great' follows the story of an autistic girl who strives...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India's javelin star Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, with Yashvir Singh coming in as his replacement in the final line-up. 'Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury. Yashvir Singh has been named as his replacement in the final lineup,' Neeraj Chopra Classic said in a statement. Yashvir and Kishore were in action Indian Open Athleti...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): After resigning from the BJP over reports that Ramchander Rao is set to be appointed as the new BJP state president for Telangana, MLA T Raja Singh on Monday refused Rao's elevation and said that the party leaders and booth-level workers need a state chief who is aggressive and talks about Hindutva. Speaking to ANI, Raja Singh said, 'I always keep telling the party that the BJP can form a government in Telangana. Today, the party workers, booth-leve...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Actors Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur were seen enjoying a metro ride in Mumbai on Monday as part of the promotions for their upcoming film 'Metro...In Dino.' The two were spotted by fans and paparazzi during the journey, and photos and videos of their ride quickly went viral on social media. The videos show the two actors sitting next to each other. Aditya can be seen clicking a selfie with Sara. The two are also seen being greeted by fans duri...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 30 (ANI): Tensions rose in Bhubaneswar on Monday after the assault on Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said the officer was dragged out of his office by 5-6 men, assaulted, and an attempt was made to abduct him. She demanded that an attempted murder case be filed and that all the accused be arrested. Speaking to the reporters, Das said, 'Nobody is safe here. A government officer was drag...Read More
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the closing ceremony of Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan held in Khandwa district on Monday and laid the foundation stone and inaugurated water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore in the programme. Speaking on the occasion, CM Yadav announced that Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan will continue in a new form. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign has been launched across the state. From June 3...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy on Monday offered full support to the State government in the relief operations following the blast at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy, which killed at least 12 people and injured many. 'NDRF, Police and other agencies are engaged in relief operations...Central financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each will be given to families of the deceased persons and Rs 50,000 to the injured,' Kis...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged gang rape of a law student within her college premises in Kolkata, calling for her resignation. Speaking to the media, Manjhi called on CM Mamata to resign, citing the rising incidents of crimes against women in the state. 'There is a woman chief minister, still, such heinous crimes are happening to women, not one but many have happened,' Manjhi sa...Read More
Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India] June 30 (ANI): A four-member fact-finding committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday addressed the media regarding the recent alleged gangrape of a law student at South Calcutta Law College, BJP leader Satya Pal Singh, member of the BJP fact-finding team for the South Calcutta Law College gangrape case. BJP leader Meenakashi Lekhi said that the political system in West Bengal has broken down as politics has been criminalised and the ruling TMC party i...Read More
New Delhi (India) June 30 (ANI): In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of Passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), the railways said in a release. As per the release, no change in Suburban single journey fares and Season Tickets...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways' Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medallist Lovlina Borgohain cruised into the 75kg final after ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh BJP President, Rajeev Bindal, is set to get re-elected unopposed as he emerged as the sole nominee for the post. The official announcement of his unopposed election will be made on July 1. The nomination process for the Himachal BJP president and eight National Council members took place in Shimla today. Rajeev Bindal was the sole nominee for the post of state president, effectively making his election a mere formality. Speakin...Read More
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India] June 30 (ANI): Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has strongly criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the alleged gang rape incident at South Calcutta Law College. While addressing reporters on Monday, Yadav expressed his disappointment with the state government's handling of women's safety, stating, 'The situation in West Bengal is very bad. Atrocities against women are happening continuously here. The West Bengal government has prove...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief over the fire accident at Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district that killed at least 12 people and injured several others. 'Deeply saddened by the tragic fire accident at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana, which claimed several lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,' Murmu said in a post on X. Earlier today, Direc...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI) In a decisive step to counter the anti-national agenda of the banned terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached the property of an accused linked to a Tamil Nadu-based conspiracy aimed at establishing an Islamic Caliphate in India. The attached property belongs to Bava Bahrudeen alias Mannai Bava and is located at No. 58H, Ashrath Awliya, Manshoor Thaikkal, Gandhiji Road, Thanjavur. It falls under Survey No. 2983, Wa...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India and Bhutan held the Development Cooperation Talks in New Delhi on Monday. Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal led the Indian delegation, and Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden led the Bhutanese delegation. 'India and Bhutan share an exemplary partnership characterised by trust, goodwill, mutual understanding at all levels, and strong bonds of friendship and close people-to-people ties,' the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The Development Cooper...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 30 (ANI): The Congress party, on Monday, strongly condemned the alleged attack on Ratnakar Sahu, the Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, calling it the 'jungle raj' of the BJP, where criminals are openly indulging in 'thuggery'. The Congress party claimed that BJP leader Aparupa Raut and his supporters allegedly beat up Sahu and even tried to kidnap him. In a post on X, the Congress party shared a video and wrote, 'In Bhubaneswar...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30: BrowseInfo, a leading global provider of Odoo ERP solutions, has been honoured with the title of Best Odoo Partner in India at the esteemed Odoo Experience 2024, held in Belgium. This recognition places BrowseInfo at the forefront of digital transformation and ERP innovation within the Indian and international markets. With a client base spanning over 80 countries and a portfolio of more than 1,500 published Odoo applications, BrowseInfo has established it...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Amid heavy rains triggering flash floods in the state, Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday held a special review meeting with senior officials to assess the situation arising from landslides, road blockages, and disruption of power and water supply across the state. The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh chaired the meeting in view of the widespread impact of monsoon-related disruptions, in...Read More
Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], June 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson NV Subhash on Monday demanded a probe into the blast at the Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district, which killed eight people and left 26 others injured. The incident, which occurred in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area between 8:15 am and 9:35 am, triggered a massive rescue operation. Officials stated that approximately 150 workers were on shift at the time, with nearly 90 present in...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, expressed his condolences over the deaths in the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district on Monday and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. 'The news of the explosion at the chemical factory in Telangana is extremely tragic and concerning. My heartfelt condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this incident. I hope for the speedy recovery of all thos...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Industrial production activity in India moderated month-on-month with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing 1.2 per cent in May, against 2.7 per cent recorded in April, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data. In May, the growth rates of the three sectors, Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity the were (-) 0.1 per cent, 2.6 per cent, and (-) 5.8 per cent, respectively. The Quick Estimates of IIP stand at 156.6, up f...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, including the establishment of a vaccine hub in Ghana and the expansion of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Namibia. During a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary of Economic Relations, Dammu Ravi, outlined the key agendas during the PM's visit...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): As India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) completes eight years since its launch in July 2017, a report by PwC highlights the key demands and reforms expected by the industry going forward. The report comes at a time when GST collections are exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore a month, prompting businesses and experts to push for changes to make the tax system simpler, more stable, and better aligned with a growing and evolving economy. According to the report, rate ratio...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): The wait is over as the trailer of legendary Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' has been unveiled. The trailer introduces us to Tanvi, a girl who is different but no less. Tanvi The Great is a 'testament to the unbreakable spirit of hope and triumph,' as per a press note. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor and director Anupam Kher shared, 'Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even ch...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to the heroes of the Santhal Revolution on the occasion of Hul Diwas. He honoured leaders like Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, and Phoolo-Jhano, remembering their courage and sacrifices in fighting against foreign rule. In a post on X, Narendra Modi wrote, 'Hul Diwas reminds us of the indomitable courage and remarkable valor of our tribal society. On this special occasion connected to the historic Santhal Revoluti...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Chennai Bulls head coach Ben Gollings, who guided the franchise to the Rugby Premier League title in the inaugural edition of the tournament, was full of praise, not just for his team, but for what the league has achieved in just a few weeks. Under the bright lights and roaring energy of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) final, the Chennai Bulls rose to the occasion with a dominant 41-0 win over the Delhi Redz, sealing the inaugural title in style. The...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The recent alleged gang rape of a law student within her college premises in Kolkata has reignited public outrage over women's safety in educational institutions, drawing sharp political reactions. Amid mounting criticism from the public, a probe committee set up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being questioned by Congress MP Imran Masood, calling the move unnecessary and emphasising that the case is 'not a matter of politics'. Masood emphasised that the...Read More