Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level review of the State Tax Department in Lucknow and directed the officials to adopt the policy of transparency, technical efficiency and strict enforcement in tax collection. CM Yogi directed to take action against shell companies and fake registered companies. The Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X on Saturday, ' Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath Ji Maharaj today conduc...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 8 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Karnataka mounted an attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, days after 11 people died in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Arvind Bellad alleged that the duo wanted to 'take selfies' and 'celebrate' the victory with RCB players. 'After this big tragedy in Karnataka, more than 30 common citize...Read More
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 8 (ANI): In a bold move to modernize its healthcare ecosystem, the Tripura government has launched a strategic collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to transform Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital into advanced centres of medical excellence. A high-level AIIMS delegation, led by Director Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, arrived in Agartala on Saturday to kickstart the initiative. Dispensing with formalit...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): A minor girl died due to injuries on her face at a hospital after she was allegedly sexaully assaulted in the National Capital, Delhi police said in a statement. Police said that a call regarding the sexual assault of a minor girl was received at Dayalpur police station on June 7 at 8: 41 pm. Upon reaching the location, the police team found that a minor girl in an unconscious state had been taken to JPC Hospital by her father, where she was declared dead on ar...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described his meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy as 'fruitful' as they discussed avenues to deepen bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration across various sectors to 'unlock' the full potential of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1931405191758389633 'Had a fruitful meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. We both expressed our appreciation towards the wor...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Kavi Sammelan program in Dehradun on Saturday and said that the state government is dedicated and has been continuously working to preserve the cultural and literary heritage of the state. Addressing the gathering at the program, CM Dhami said, 'The Uttarakhand government is dedicated and has been working to preserve the literary works and the culture of the state. Through the Uttara...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): An Indian Air Force aircraft successfully airlifted a critically ill Indian Army personnel from the high-altitude region of Kargil to Command Hospital Chandimandir on Saturday morning, authorities said. https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1931379828659265896 'An IAF An-32 aircraft successfully airlifted a critically ill IA personnel from Kargil to CH Chandimandir this morning.High altitude and extreme temperatures make Kargil a formidable challenge for transport opera...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The 21st edition of the Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament was officially inaugurated in the national capital, marking a significant occasion in the Indian chess calendar. Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma praised India's up-and-coming chess players at the event and offered his best wishes to the young players. Minister Verma said at the inauguration, 'The first Grandmaster Delhi Chess Tournament has been inaugurated. I convey my best wishes to al...Read More
Guwahati, (Assam) [India], June 7 (ANI): During his one-day visit to Nalbari, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid the foundation stone and performed the bhumi pujan for the centralised community kitchen of the Akshaya Patra Foundation at Gandhia. He also inaugurated the inspection bungalow constructed by the Nalbari District Territorial Building Division of the Public Works Department (Buildings & National Highways) at Ghograpar. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ce...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday dedicated development projects worth Rs 119.51 crore in the Bangana sub-division, marking a significant boost to infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water supply, as per an official release. The Chief Minister also participated as the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the three-day Piplu Fair. Prior to the event, Sukhu joined the traditional Shobha Yatra and addressed...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a dangerous but inconsistent Kolkata Thund...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Delhi Police have initiated the process to deport 31 Bangladeshi nationals who were living illegally in the North West district of Delhi. The deportation process began on Saturday after the individuals were brought to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in RK Puram, officials said. Earlier this week, the North West District Police apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals who were found residing illegally in the city. The arrests were made during a...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a scathing attack on the Punjab Government today, alleging that the AAP government in Punjab has been built on a foundation of lies. He said the government 'has neither undertaken any meaningful work for public welfare nor does it have the will to do so'. Speaking to reporters in Sangrur, Punjab, CM Nayab Singh Saini alleged that the Punjab government has completely failed to fulfill the promises it made during ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said, 'Political parties in the country will have to bring down the political temperature. The dialogue between political parties cannot be a confrontation -- the dialogue has to be soothing. Democracy is defined, friends, by dialogue and discourse.' Vice President's Secretariat said in an official statement, He further added, 'India is a thriving federal society where there has to be sync between the Cen...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place from June 8 to 13. The high-level international gathering will bring together leaders, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors from across the globe to discuss sustainable o...Read More
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government introduced its draft Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy 4.0 during a roadshow organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the state, said an official statement. The event brought together prominent industry representatives to discuss manufacturing opportunities under India's recently launched Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. According to an official statement, the draf...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The New Coast Guard Jetty at Vizhinjam was inaugurated by Director General S Paramesh, AVSM, PTM, TM of Indian Coast Guard in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region(West) in an official ceremony held at Vizhinjam on Saturday, a release said on Saturday. As per the release, the CG Jetty at Vizhinjam will be a cutting-edge in safe berthing and swift deployment of surface assets. The newly inaugurated berth with 76.7...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP leader Amit Malviya on Saturday hit out at Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim for making what he called a 'vile and disgraceful attack' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Operation Sindoor. He accused Hakim of calling the PM a 'coward' and dismissing his role in the operation. In a post on X, Malviya shared a video in which Hakim could be seen allegedly stating, 'There is nothing big about the Prime Minister here... But, for fea...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 via videoconferencing on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he welcomed the participants to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking its first-ever hosting in Europe. He expressed gratitude to the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the Government of France for their support in organising the event. The Prime M...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): After two weeks of intense competition, two teams, U Mumba TT and Kolkata ThunderBlades, will battle for the UTT Juniors trophy at the EKA Arena on Sunday, June 8. Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan, representing the team from Mumbai, will take on Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmakar from the Kolkata franchise as per the UTT press release. In the first semi-final, U Mumba TT emerged victorious over the Jaipur Patriots despite an early setback when Tris...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 75.10 crore in the Gagret Assembly Constituency while launching a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for pushing the state into financial distress through mismanagement and excessive borrowing during its previous regime, as per an official release. Addressing a public meeting a...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): In view of rising pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. The action came after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 209, which falls under the 'Poor' category. The decision was a comprehensive review by the CAQM Sub-Committee, which convened on Saturday and reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, as well as the IMD/I...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to help India's rugby dream flourish, according to a release from RPL. A former rugby sevens player himself, Mike Friday proceeded to become England Sevens' most successful coach to date, leading them to 10 titles during his tenure, while also securing a Commonwealth Games silver medal in...Read More
Guwahati: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday announced that he has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of an Indore-based woman in Meghalaya. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in a public statement, stated that he has already discussed the grave matter with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! He added that police off...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The contribution of electric passenger vehicle (EV) sales crossed 4 per cent in May, compared to 2.6 per cent of the same period of 2024, the data by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) revealed. The May retail data marks an uptick from 3.5 per cent in April by 0.5 per cent. The increasing retail sales data marks a significant shift in consumer adoption of EVs, signalling growing momentum in the transition towards cleaner mobility. The ret...Read More
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Amid political uproar following Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent allegation claiming the November 2024 Maharashtra assembly election was 'rigged', Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday hit back at the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, accusing him of trying to spread a 'fake narrative' about the polls. Speaking to reporters in Thane, Shinde dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claims of electoral rigging and EVM tampering as baseless, p...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Saturday urged Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood to open three fully-ready Delhi Government School buildings located in Sector 27 Rohini, Sunder Nagri and Kirari, which have not yet been opened for admissions in the current academic session citing issues like power and water connections. In a post on X, Atishi said, 'Arvind Kejriwal ji built wonderful schools in three densely populated areas of Delhi - Sundar...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Netflix and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have forged a new creative partnership spanning films and series. The deal encompasses content development across multiple formats tailored specifically for streaming audiences. An untitled series is already in advanced stages of development as part of the initial slate, as per Variety. The collaboration will be executed through Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and its divisions, including Balaji Motion Picture...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): While the World Bank's revision to global poverty estimates led to a global increase in the count of extreme poverty by 125 million, India emerged as a statistical outlier in a positive direction, according to the government's factsheet analysis. The World Bank recently raised the International Poverty Line (IPL) from USD 2.15 to USD 3.00 per day (based on 2021 purchasing power parity). The revision was intended to reflect updated costs of living and more accura...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Saturday accused the Congress party of reverting to its 'old strategy' of misleading the public and creating confusion amid political uproar following Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent allegation of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly election held last year, and further claims of this being repeated in Bihar Assembly polls due later this year. Speaking to ANI, Asanri stated that Gandhi's comments came a...Read More