Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday that the meeting on the Hemavathi link canal, originally scheduled for June 30, has been postponed to July 4-5, following a request from Union Minister V Somanna. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence here, Shivakumar said, 'We have postponed the meeting as Somanna is also the MP from the district. The officials have been instructed accordingly.' The Deputy CM also ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday has directed all the Deputy Commissioners of the State to stay alert and ensure 24/7 availability for the public to deal with the unfolding situation efficiently, keeping in view the adverse weather conditions. According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), while reviewing the situation in the State with district administrations virtually from S...Read More
New Delhi: JSW Steel has transformed Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) into a viable and going concern after acquiring it out of bankruptcy in 2021, and its liquidation would have adverse ramifications on all stakeholders, the Sajjan Jindal-led steelmaker and BPSL's lenders told the Supreme Court. They also sought an 'open court' hearing of their petitions seeking a review of the top court's May 2 order scrapping JSW's acquisition of BPSL under the bankruptcy law. While JSW filed the review peti...Read More
Dausa (Rajasthan) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, counted among the most ambitious and eco-sensitive infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is steadily becoming a model for world-class and commuter-friendly expressways. Recognising the essential contribution and challenges faced by long-distance truck drivers, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a unique and much-needed initiative, driver-centric Wayside Amenity St...Read More
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in Dharamshala, flash floods swept through the Manuni river area, impacting a local hydropower project and leaving several workers missing, officials said on Thursday. According to an Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Shilpi Beakta, Rescue teams have so far recovered multiple bodies and managed to save one person alive. 'Yesterday at around 4.30, a video circulated and we received a message that a d...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday stated that India and Canada are working to reinstate the High Commissioners to each other's capitals. The move follows efforts to normalise relations that had deteriorated sharply last year. At a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney had reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties during a meeting on the sidelines of the ...Read More
Digha (West Bengal) [India], June 26 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Lord Jagannath temple in Digha in West Bengal on Thursday, ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra scheduled to start on June 27. CM Mamata Banerjee said, 'Lord Jagannath temple has become a major place of pilgrimage. The Rath Yatra will be held on a 1 km route from 9 am to 4 pm tomorrow. The aarti will be performed at 2.30 pm. Our ministerial team has arrived here for this.' The Rs 250 crore temple in Digha, ...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 26 (ANI): On the eve of the 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the worship and evening aarti at the Jagannath temple. The Chief Minister felt blessed after having the divine darshan of Lord Jagannath, according to an official release. After offering prayers and participating in the evening aarti at the Jagannathji temple in Ahmedabad, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended greeting...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): There has been a buzz, and heads have been turning in the world of rugby. All thanks to the unique nature of the competition that is the Rugby Premier League (RPL) - a first-ever franchise-based Rugby Sevens tournament in the world. The who's who from the rugby fraternity are part of this revolutionary movement, and keeping a close eye on proceedings was Christophe Reigt, General Manager, French Rugby Federation. Interestingly, France's men's rugby s...Read More
Sepahijala (Tripura) [India], June 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several key infrastructure and healthcare projects at Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district. 'Infrastructure development is underway across Tripura. As part of this initiative, today I virtually inaugurated 7 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir buildings in Sepahijala district from an event held at Bishalgarh Town Hall,' Saha said in a post on X. The post said, '...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): As part of its ongoing investigation in the recent Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) linked grenade attack at the residence of former Punjab Minister Manoranjan Kalia, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across the state as well as in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the agency said. NIA teams carried out searches at 18 locations in the three northern states this morning, and seized various incriminating materials, inclu...Read More
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 (ANI): Security forces on Thursday 'neutralised' one terrorist during an encounter in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the joint operation, code-named Operation Bihali, was launched earlier in the day by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. Providing an update on the operation, the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said, 'In the ongoing joint operation by the Indian Army and JK Poli...Read More
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday chaired a review meeting in Ghaziabad to take stock of development works and the prevailing law and order situation in the district. According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Chief Minister Adityanath met officials and public representatives during the meeting and issued several directives. In light of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, the Chief Minister instructed officials t...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of Pakistani goods valued at approximately Rs 9 crore at the Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai, officials said. In an operation codenamed 'Operation Deep Manifest', the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE, has been busted, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement Thursday. The goods being shipped into In...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative records and issued guidelines for retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry wings. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, in a message, said that over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches. CJI ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): Actor Karisma Kapoor has shared her first message on social media following the death of her ex-husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur. Taking to her Instagram Story on Thursday, Karisma thanked everyone who sent her 'warm wishes and support,' just a day after her 51st birthday. 'Thank you, everyone, for your warm wishes and support,' wrote the Dil To Pagal Hai actress. Take a look: Earlier on Wednesday, Bebo also took to her Instagram account to post ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Indian Under-17 freestyle wrestling team secured three gold and two bronze medals at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a statement on Thursday, saying, 'The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) proudly acknowledges the commendable performance of the Indian Under-17 Freestyle Wrestling Team at the ongoing Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships in Vung Tau, Vietnam.' The Indian Freestyle ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said India refused to sign the joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in China as its concerns on terrorism were not included in the document, a proposal that was 'not acceptable to one particular country', preventing the consensus required for adoption. Addressing a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated India's firm stance aga...Read More
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off the Gwalior-Bengaluru direct train from Gwalior Railway Station on Thursday and also travelled in the train. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually joined the program and flagged off the train on the occasion. Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Scindia called the direct train connectivity from Gwalior to Bengaluru a big gift for the region and e...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)[India], June 26 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh starting June 29, with warnings of potential flash floods, rising river levels, and landslides in several districts. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, a Senior Scientist at the IMD's Shimla Centre, said that the state has experienced widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with some areas recording intense pr...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): India's frontline cleanliness warriors will take centre stage in the upcoming edition of the nationwide Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign, scheduled for June 29. Over 15000 participations from more than 500 locations in the country is expected this Sunday, with the movement being consistently organised in deep pockets like Chitradurga (Karnataka), Solal gaon (Assam), Janjgir Champa (Chhattisgarh), Pandharpur (Maharashtra), and more, as per a press release fro...Read More
Sribhumi (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): Continuing her whirlwind tour of the Northeast, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse arrived in Sribhumi on Thursday under the Centre's Poorvottar Sampark Setu outreach initiative--an ambitious programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen administrative ties and accelerate development across the region. During a robust one-day engagement in Sribhumi, Khadse chaired a review meeting with officials from ...Read More
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], June 26 (ANI): At least three persons were killed and eight others were injured after a bus carrying 20 passengers plunged into the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Thursday morning, officials said. According to officials, the bus, en route to Badrinath from Rudraprayag, collided with an oncoming vehicle at Gholthir area, lost control, and fell into a 300-meter-deep gorge before landing in the river. Vinod Kumar Suman, Uttarakhand Secr...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government is set to take an initiative to make the transgender community 'self-reliant' and 'connect' with the mainstream of society. A statement by the Chief Minister's Office said that the State government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is 'set to take an initiative to make the transgender community self-reliant'. The statement added that now transgenders will be linked to CM Yuva Abhiyan, under which they will be gi...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 26 (ANI): Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol world champion Esha Singh, was among the three winners on day three of the National Selection Trials 3 and 4 for Group A Rifle and Pistol shooters on Thursday. The competition is currently underway here at the Trishul Shooting range in the Uttarakhand capital. While Telangana's Esha won the 25m pistol women T3 competition, Kerala's Vidarsa Vinod took the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) T4 honours and Maharashtra's...Read More
Mohali (Punjab) [India], June 26 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was sent to seven days of police custody by a Mohali court on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case linked to drugs. He will be produced before the court again on July 2. Speaking to ANI, the Public Prosecutor Advocate Ferry Sofat said, 'Bikram Singh Majithia's income of Rs 540 crore remains undisclosed, and he could not mention any details about it...' He informed the court that there ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 26: One of the boldest cinematic experiments in recent memory, Kannappa redefines how Indian mythology is told on screen. With Vishnu Manchu at its emotional core, Prabhas bringing global magnetism and Akshay Kumar adding mainstream power, this film is destined to become a pan-Indian phenomenon that thrills, inspires, and entertains. The Power of a Devotee At the center of the film is a story of profound spiritual devotion: the legend of Kannappa, a fearless...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): As Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the Axiom Mission 4, revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' movie song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal', Bollywood singer Udit Narayan expressed his happiness and said that it is a moment of pride for the entire country. 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal' is a popular song from the 2004 movie Swades. The song was composed by Oscar-winner AR Rahman, and the lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 26 (ANI): Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on Thursday said that the Khelo India initiative is helping not only the senior but also the junior athletes. The Khelo India University Games 2025 will be hosted in Jaipur, Rajasthan, this November, it was announced on Wednesday. Poornima University and Rajasthan University will jointly host KIUG 2025. Speaking to the media about KIUG, PV Sindhu said, 'The Prime Minister has always supported and virtually talk...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): In a milestone for cancer care in India, President Droupadi Murmu, formally inaugurated the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) Cancer Care Centre and interacted with cancer patients on Thursday. According to an official release, the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care to cancer patients. The President ceremonially visited the premises, acknowledging the hospital's pivotal role in delivering ethical and afforda...Read More