New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's comments pitching to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution has sparked massive outrage in the political circle with the opposition leaders and parties labelling it as an 'insult to the Constitution' and an attack on its framers, including Babasaheb Ambedkar. However, BJP leaders and alliance party Shiv Sena came to defend the RSS leader, rei...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards to Naval Personnel at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held for the first time at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan in Delhi on Friday. The awards were conferred to honour and recognise bravery, leadership, professional achievement and distinguished service of Naval Personnel. A total of 51 personnel were conferred with awards during the ceremony,y ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Congress on Friday demanded government reveal data on the number of Indian citizens stranded in Russia amid conflict with Ukraine in the region. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring claimed that 126 Indian citizens, including young men from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Maharashtra, were 'trafficked into the Russian Army to fight the war'. He said, among them, 'at least 14 rem...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's Jangpura MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah on Friday wrote a letter to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, requesting the temporary closure of meat and fish shops along Kanwar Yatra routes during the upcoming holy month of Sawan. In his letter, Marwah highlighted that the Kanwar Yatra is a matter of deep religious faith, during which devotees of Lord Shiva collect sacred water from Haridwar and other ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and thanked him for facilitating the safe evacuation of Indian nationals. The Iranian Minister shared his country's perspective and thinking in the current complex situation. https://x.com/drsjaishankar/status/1938544594905645398?s=46 In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Spoke to FM @araghchi of Iran this afternoon. Appreciate his sharing Iran...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday underlined India's evolving security landscape and the Indian Navy's preparedness to counter emerging threats. He said that the country's evolved approach to treat any act of terror as an act of war has added a new dimension to our operational outlook. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025, held at Nausena Bhawan, Admiral Tripathi emphasised the vital role of naval personnel and their unwavering...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Standing Committee on External Affairs met on Friday and heard views of experts on 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship'. Chairperson of the panel Shashi Tharoor, MP, later said the committee heard insights of 'four first-class experts'.He said the panel was told that the number of Bangladeshis coming to the country has come down. 'You will see our report in the next few weeks... We didn't discuss (the issue of Bangladeshis living in India). But we wer...Read More
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): On the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers to Lord Jagannathji and, along with the saints and dignitaries present, ceremoniously placed the idols of Lord Jagannathji, Subhadraji, and Balramji in the chariot. Following the rituals, the Chief Minister, with other dignitaries and seers, ceremonially commenced the Rath Yatra. The CM extended his warm wishes to all on the occasion of Rath Yatra, Ashadhi Bij, and t...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, along with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, attended the special screening of the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' here at a multiplex in Delhi's Chanakyapuri on Friday. Speaking to the media after the screening, Aamir Khan said, 'All of us are delighted. This film, which we have made with so much love, is touching the hearts of people so deeply, and people are liking it so much. What happens is that when we make a film, then until it is not...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): India has rejected 'supplemental award' by the 'illegal Court of Arbitration' concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, saying 'this latest charade at Pakistan's behest' is yet another desperate attempt' by Islamabad to escape accountability for its role as the global epicentre of terrorism. 'The illegal Court of Arbitration, purportedly constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, albeit in brazen violation of it, has...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): In a bid to further strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is set to visit Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda. As part of the visit, a detailed presentation will be made on the ongoing and proposed improvements in medical services and infrastructure at the institute. The Chief Minister will also engage in an interactive session with the faculty members to gather f...Read More
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited AIIMS Rishikesh to meet the passengers injured in the tragic bus accident that occurred a day earlier in Rudraprayag district. The Chief Minister interacted with the victims undergoing treatment and reviewed the medical care being provided. Visuals from the hospital showed CM Dhami speaking with the injured and their families, assuring them of all necessary assistance and support fr...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 28 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. 'Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved,' Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at ...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): As the annual Rath Yatra began in Odisha's Puri on Friday, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat participated in the celebrations and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, joining lakhs of devotees gathered to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, 'The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings h...Read More
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Joining the nation in celebrating the auspicious festival of Rath Yatra, the ISKCON temple and Hare Krishna Mandir in Tripura's Agartala on Friday hosted a grand celebration, drawing thousands of devotees from across Tripura. The vibrant and spiritually uplifting procession was marked by chanting, devotional songs, cultural performances, and traditional rituals. The streets of Agartala came alive as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra an...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): Some people experienced suffocation and reportedly fell unconscious due to high humidity during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Friday, prompting an immediate medical response, officials said. According to officials, ambulances were rushed to the spot after some people complained of breathing difficulties and were reported unconscious due to the humidity. Those affected were quickly shifted to nearby hospitals and provided with necessary medical assista...Read More
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the present state government is working to fill up the vacant posts. He also said, the government is opening special coaching centres for students. CM Saha said this while addressing an event- distribution of offers of appointment under Education (School) and Health and Family Welfare departments at Muktadhara Auditorium today. '222 appointment letters were given. We have appointed them through tra...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a transformation in the health sector, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's vision of providing world-class medical facilities to the people is now becoming a reality, an official release said. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in the state where surgeries will be performed using the latest robotic technology. A state-of-the-ar...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27(ANI): In a major reform envisaged under the three new Criminal Justice Acts, Delhi LG, VK Saxena, has approved a significant proposal concerning the linking and re-distribution of police stations to hospitals across the National Capital Territory to handle Medico Legal Cases (MLCs) and conduct Post Mortem Examinations (PMEs). According to a statement, this initiative is designed to ensure quicker, more efficient medical and forensic support to victims involved in case...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Delhi Government has approved the continuation of the existing excise duty-based licensing regime for liquor for the year 2025-26. The renewed policy will be in effect from July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, said an official statement. An order issued by the Excise Department of the Delhi government states that existing licenses will be renewed without any changes to the existing framework. Renewal fees will vary depending on how promptly applications are fil...Read More
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended MP-RISE 2025 (Regional Industry, Skill and Employment) conclave held in Ratlam district on Friday and informed that investment proposals worth Rs 30,402 crore received at the Conclave, which expects to generate 35,520 employment opportunities. CM Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh is undergoing transformation and innovations are being made in every sector of development. He affirmed that the jo...Read More
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27 (ANI): Hockey Association of Odisha (Women) and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (Men) were crowned champions of the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025. They defeated Hockey Punjab (Women) and Hockey Maharashtra (Men) respectively, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Hockey Haryana won the bronze medal match in the women's category after defeating the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Association of Odisha ...Read More
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Haldwani, Nainital district on Friday. The Vice President was on a three-day visit to the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also presented him with the state's local products. Ahead of this, addressing the 156th Founders' Day celebration at Sherwood College in Nainital, Dhankhar urged students to set goals beyond personal success and dedicate themselves...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Friday criticised External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar for his remarks on the Emergency and India's foreign policy, calling him 'neither a politician nor a great minister.' 'We are surrounded by enemies everywhere. He is neither a politician nor a great minister. He should stop talking like this and focus on his actual job of making sure that India has some allies and friends. It's a failed policy that we are facing...' C...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Indian world champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra reclaimed his number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings from Anderson Peters of Grenada following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage. World Athletics updated the rankings earlier this week, increasing Neeraj's points to 1,445 compared to Peters' tally of 1,431, according to Olympics.com. Also, Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem sits at number four with 1,...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Confirming certain media reports, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday stated that it had conducted search and seizure operations at multiple locations in June, 2025 in connection with a pump-and-dump scam involving certain stocks. In a statement, the markets regulator said it had seized incriminating evidence during the raids and that an investigation is ongoing. 'Various news reports have appeared in media regarding Securiti...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Friday said she 'supports' the remarks of RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on the Constitution and said that the leader's demand to re-examine the original draft prepared by Dr BR Ambedkar stems from the view that in a republic like India, invoking terms such as 'socialist or pseudo-secular' is no longer necessary. Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, 'We support the RSS General Secretary Dattatreya...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday accused the BJP and RSS of attempting to erode core constitutional values like socialism and secularism for the benefit of capitalist interests. Terming BJP-RSS as 'worshippers of capitalism,' Bharadwaj said the ruling party alongwith the RSS have been selling and privatising everything and that is why they have a problem with the word socialism. Bharadwaj's remarks came in response to RSS Gen...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): India has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of Plastic Processing Machines from China and Taiwan, aimed at safeguarding the domestic industry. According to a gazette notification, the Ministry of Finance found that such items were exported to India from the two countries at dumped prices. It also found that the domestic industry has suffered a material injury due to dumped imports from those countries. It added that 'material injury' has been caused to t...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday stated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was right in not signing the joint document at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in China, as one country of the 10-member grouping did not want to make a reference to terrorism,. Jaishankar said the main objective of the organisation was to fight terror. The Ministry of External Affairs had, in a statement yesterday, said that the De...Read More