New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Delhi Police suspect that the murder of Deepak, nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal, was orchestrated by the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, believed to be operating from abroad, as part of a long-standing gang rivalry. Deepak, a 43-year-old trader with no criminal background, was shot dead during a morning walk with his daughter in Delhi's Bawana area on Friday. In this attack, his daughter, who had come for a walk with the deceased Deepak, was also ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A 43-year-old man was killed by two unknown assailants in Delhi's Bawana on Friday morning. According to the Delhi Police, the victim, identified as Deepak, is the nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal and has no criminal background. In the preliminary investigation, the police suspect gang war as the motive behind the murder. The two accused came on a bike and fired several rounds of bullets at Deepak. The victim sustained seven to eight wounds following ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has given Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation (NSF) for golf, a go ahead to organise the inaugural edition of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), which intends to make the sport more accessible to youngsters, in January 2026. The League is being organised in partnership with Bharat Golf Private Limited. A delegation of Indian Golf Union led by Major General (Retd) Bibhuti Bhushan, along with mem...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Rakesh Sachan highlighted the state's thriving MSME sector, with over 96 lakh units generating employment for lakhs of people. Speaking at an International MSME event, Sachan said, 'MSMEs are growing rapidly in Uttar Pradesh. Entrepreneurs from various districts of the state who are benefiting from government initiatives have gathered here today. Currently, there are over 96 lakh MSME...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Friday launched a sharp attack on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, alleging that his recent remarks reflected a 'hidden agenda' to change the Constitution of India. Tiwari claimed the people had rejected this plan during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His remark came after the General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who questioned the legitimacy of including the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' i...Read More
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 27 (ANI): Heavy rainfall across parts of Jammu and Kashmir led to a rise in the water level of the Chenab River, causing an overflow at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project. According to the official, several lives were lost in the Doda district due to rain-related incidents. Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Shridhar Patil, acknowledged the situation and urged people to stay away from rivers and overflowing streams. While ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed remarks made by Minister KN Rajanna suggesting possible political changes in the state, saying it is better to ignore such statements. He clarified that Rajanna only mentioned there may be developments, not that anything specific would happen. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Siddaramaiah said, 'There is no internal dispute in the party. Minister KN Rajanna has said that there may be...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday virtually flagged off a new weekly train from Gwalior to Bengaluru, saying it will benefit cities like Guna, Bhopal, and other parts of Madhya Pradesh. He also said efforts are underway to start a train service between Gwalior and Agra, and that preparations for the upcoming Kumbh will be made on a scale similar to a Maha Kumbh. Speaking at the launch, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, 'This train will benefit Gwalior, ...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): As the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra began in Puri on Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra said that this is a beautiful tradition followed by the people of Odisha. Talking about the Rath Yatra, Patra told ANI, ' Since times immemorial, it is believed that Lord Jagannath himself resides here and from here, he runs the universe... After the 'Snaan Purnima', traditionally, the Lord falls sick and is treated. And today, he will set off for th...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday said if the 'Mahagathbandhan' gets a majority in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, and added that there was "no confusion or dispute" over Tejashwi Yadav being the main face for the CM's post. He, however, asserted that issues would be paramount in the polls and there was "a conspiracy" by rivals to divert attention by raking up the matter of the coalition's CM face. Claiming that as soon...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): A sea of devotees gathered in Puri on Friday to witness the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, embarked on the ceremonial journey from the Shri Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. All rituals related to the Rath Yatra are being conducted as per schedule amid heightened security arrangements, with coordinated efforts from multiple security forces and district authorities. Speak...Read More
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): A fire broke out in a private firm in the early hours of Friday in Noida Sector 2. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire. The reason behind the incident is not yet ascertained, and no casualties have been reported as of now. While further details are awaited in this case, a huge fire broke out in the national capital's Bawana area in the early hours of Friday. Twenty-five fire engines arrived at the accident site to douse the fire, and ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a stakeholder consultation meeting with representatives from the MSME sector to discuss the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The meeting focused on making the standard-setting process more inclusive, collaborative, and easier for small businesses to comply with. In a social media post, the Minister shared that he appreciated the valuable feedback received from the MSME stakeholders. He...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): One year since his re-election as speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla's second term has emerged as a defining period of transformative change, legislative productivity and digital innovation in India's parliamentary journey. With four sessions already concluded and the fifth session scheduled to begin on July 21, the first year of the 18th Lok Sabha has proven to be not just a continuation but an evolution of India's vibrant democracy. During this period, Parlia...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a meeting on Friday. During the meeting, the committee will record evidence of experts/non-official witnesses in connection with the examination of the subject 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship'. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been the chairperson of the Committee of the External Affairs since September 2024. India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, critici...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): As United States President Donald Trump announced that a 'very big deal' is set to be finalised soon with India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a jibe at the centre on Friday, saying that he hopes the deal will be as big claimed, given that it led to the 'abrupt end' to Operation Sindoor. The US president has repeatedly claimed that he used trade negotiations with both India and Pakistan to stop hostilities in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, a ...Read More
Digha (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): The first-ever Rath Yatra at the Lord Jagannath temple in Digha is set to begin soon on a 1 km route on Friday. ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das said the festival is inspired by the Puri Rath Yatra and added that West Bengal Chief Minister will join the event at 2 pm. Speaking to ANI, Radharamn Das said, 'Digha Jagannath Yatra is inspired by Puri Rath Yatra. Here too, the chariots of the deities have been made similar to those in Puri. In ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has called for a large-scale protest march on July 5 at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai to oppose what he termed as the 'imposition of Hindi.' The march, initially planned for July 6, was rescheduled, but the location and all other details remain unchanged. The announcement was made through a statement on the social media platform X, where Thackeray asserted that the event will be a display of Marathi...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): Devotees from across the world have gathered in Puri to witness the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, as the grand chariots of the three deities--Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister Goddess Subhadra--make their way to the Gundicha temple, where the deities will reside for a week before returning to the Jagannath Temple. A woman devotee of Ecuadorian origin, currently residing in the United States, expressed her joy at attending ...Read More
Tirupathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre and the BJP-AIADMK alliance, accusing them of attempting to divide the people of the state along the lines of religious and caste. Speaking to mediapersons in Tirupathur district, CM Stalin alleged that BJP, which has aligned with AIADMK, was engaging in 'fake spirituality and political drama' to create division in the state. 'Those in the Centre are trying to divi...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the MP-RISE 2025 (Regional Industry, Skill and Employment) conclave in Ratlam district on Friday. The event aims to reshape the path of industrial, economic, and social progress in the state. It will also bring together investment, employment generation, skill development, and beneficiary-oriented welfare programs into a comprehensive model. On the occasion, CM Yadav will also virtually pe...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of 'seva' (service) to Lord Jagannath. While speaking to ANI, the dancer said, 'This is a form of 'seva'. I will be performing before Lord Jagannath today. The experience of this service, of performing before Lord Jagannath, is something different.' Describing their attire, the dancer said, 'This is Lord Krishna's for...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Domestic stock indices opened with gains for the fourth straight session on Friday, supported by positive global cues, like hints of extending the July 9 tariff deadline. The White House hinted that the tariff deadline may be pushed back, and President Donald Trump said a 'great deal' is coming up with India, boosting investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,576.65, up by 27.65 points or 0.11 per cent. The BSE Sensex also opened higher at...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Taking to his official 'X' handle, PM Modi wished for everyone's 'happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health'. 'On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, my heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this holy festival of faith and devotion bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone's life. Jai ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday following remarks by its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who questioned the legitimacy of including the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Reacting to Hosabale's statement that these terms were 'forcibly inserted' during the Emergency and should now be reconsidered, Tagore took to social media platform X to is...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): JSW Paints Limited, on Friday, entered into definitive agreements to acquire up to 74.76 per cent stake in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) from Akzo Nobel NV and its affiliates, for a maximum consideration under the Share Purchase Agreement of up to Rs 8,986 crores, subject to certain closing adjustments (Proposed Transaction). The Proposed Transaction is subject to approval from the Competition Commission of India and the completion of a mandatory t...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her warm greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath in India and abroad on the occasion of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra. 'On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. By witnessing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariot, millions of devotees experience divine bliss,' ...Read More
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered at the Jagannath temple in Puri as the grand annual Rath Yatra festival began on Friday morning. People from across the country arrived to witness the grand chariots of the three deities, Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra, at the Gundicha temple, where the deities reside for a week and then return to Jagannath temple. Speaking to ANI, Pooja Anand, a devotee from Mumbai, shared her e...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for visiting the Jagannath temple in Digha, calling it a 'tourist spot' and asserting that Puri in Odisha is the real Dham of Lord Jagannath. While speaking to ANI, LoP Suvendu Adhikari said, 'It is a tourist spot (Digha Jagannath temple). She (Mamata Banerjee) has gone there for leisure...Puri Dham is th...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A huge fire broke out in the national capital's Bawana area in the early hours of Friday with 25 fire tenders being dispatched to the accident spot to douse the blaze. . No casualties have been reported as of now, as per Delhi Fire Service. According to Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar, the fire department received information of a fire in a paint company in Sector 2 of Bawana. Two fire brigades were initially rushed but due to the intensity of the blaze more ...Read More