New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Engineering solutions provider DEE Development Engineers Ltd is planning to diversify into hydrogen production as it expects good business opportunities in the sector. DEE Development Engineers Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Krishan Lalit Bansal said, "We have very recently put our foot in the production of some small gas/chemical plants. We have acquired a 70 per cent stake in a company called Maldives Design Ltd, which is specialised in the manufacturing of nitrog...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday embarked on a week-long visit to Europe to hold talks with leaders of France, the European Union and Belgium to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. Jaishankar's visit to Europe comes a month after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and it is expected that he will apprise the European leaders about New Delhi's firm approach in...Read More
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturda...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Aff...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Actor Pawan Kalyan has wrapped shooting for his upcoming film "OG". The upcoming film is directed by Sujeeth, whose credits include "Saaho", "Run Raja Run" and "KA". It is produced by D V V Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under their production banner DVV Entertainment. The film is slated to release in theatres on September 25. Production banner shared the update on its official X handle on Saturday. The post featured the film's poster with "They call him OG. It's a wrap for ...Read More
New Delhi: Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 1,00,850.96 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank stealing the show with maximum gain, in line with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 737.98 points, or 0.90 per cent. From the top-10 pack, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the only laggard, while Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Life In...Read More
Ranchi, May 8 (PTI) The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Jharkhand around mid-June, a weather official said on Sunday. The progress of the monsoon is likely to get momentum after June 10, he said. The monsoon hit Kerala on May 24 this year, a week ahead of schedule. Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. The normal date for the onset of monsoon in Jharkhand is June 10. However, it has been reaching Jharkhand betwe...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Infosys has opened a new development centre at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to develop solutions for global Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) clients. The facility, designed to accommodate over 1,000 employees working in a hybrid model, was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. "It will function as a key TechFin hub, delivering advanced digital solutions for global BFSI clients. Its services will sp...Read More
Gangtok, Jun 8 (PTI) The Sikkim government has arranged a helicopter to rescue taxi drivers and some local people stranded in landslide-hit areas in the northern part of the state after they sought evacuation from the administration, officials said on Sunday. Responding to distress calls from a few locals and some taxi drivers seeking evacuation, the government hired the chopper to rescue them from Chaten in north Sikkim, where road connectivity has been snapped due to landslides and incessant ...Read More
Malappuram (Kerala), Jun 8 (PTI) A teenager died of electrocution from an illegal wild boar trap at Vazhikadavu here, triggering widespread protests and a political row in bypoll-bound Nilambur. Jithu, a Class 10 student, and three of his friends came into contact with a live wire from an electric fence set up illegally on private land to trap wild boars on Saturday, police said. Though locals rushed them to hospital, Jithu was declared brought dead. Two others were critically injured. The de...Read More
Rajkot, Jun 8 (PTI) Anmol Kings Halar defeated Aryan Sorath Lions by six wickets in the opening match of the Saurastra Pro T20 League here. Aryan Sorath Lions scored 162 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs with captain Prerak Mankad scoring 66 runs off 44 balls. In response, Anmol Kings Halar, led by India pacer Jaydev Unadkat, chased down the target comfortably. Siddhant Rana scored 68 runs in 38 balls with three fours and half a dozen sixes. Parshwaraj Rana scored 58 runs not out in 38 balls wi...Read More
Panaji, Jun 8 (PTI) Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has defended his decision to order suspension of a doctor from a state-run hospital, citing the latter's "arrogant behaviour" towards a patient. The minister on Saturday said he will not apologise for standing up for a patient who was denied care. Rane said he took the action after receiving a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that his mother-in-law was mistreated by the doctor in the casualty ward of the Goa Medical Colle...Read More
Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Congress leader was insulting the voters and Ladki Bahins of Maharashtra. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has accepted his defeat in Bihar. As long as Rahul Gandhi keeps giving himself false assurances, his party can never win". Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Ba...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 8 (PTI) Opposition BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath passed away early on Sunday at a private hospital here following a heart attack. He was 63. Gopinath had been admitted to the AIG Hospitals on June 5 after a massive heart attack. He was declared dead at 5.45 am, the hospital said. Gopinath, MLA from Jubilee Hills here, had defeated Congress leader and former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin in the 2023 assembly elections. A former TDP leader, Gopinath served as the party's Hyderabad unit ...Read More
Imphal, Jun 8 (PTI) Prohibitory orders have been clamped in five Imphal valley districts of Manipur following intense protests in the state capital late on Saturday night over reports claiming that a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol was apprehended. A total curfew was imposed in the Bishnupur district. The protesters torched tyres and old furniture in the middle of the road in Kwakeithel and Uripok, demanding the release of the leader. The situation remained tense on Sunday morning. Se...Read More
Imphal, Jun 7 (PTI) The Manipur government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, in the territorial jurisdiction of five valley districts for five days with effect from 11.45 pm on Saturday, an official statement said. The districts include Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Kakching. The order issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), N Ashok Kumar, said, "In view of the prevailing law and order situation, especially in Imphal Ea...Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, An...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Delhi Police on Saturday detained 66 Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the city for several years, officials said. The detainees, who had been residing in northwest Delhi without valid documents are being processed for deportation to Bangladesh, he said. The police coordinated with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to initiate verification and legal action against these foreign nationals. All of them had entered the country illegally and were liv...Read More
Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) The Northern Railways on Saturday commenced commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar, officials said. The Vande Bharat express train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Katra on June 6, connects Kashmir with the rest of the country through rail. Passengers who boarded the trains from Katra to Baramulla, or vice versa, expressed immense enthusiasm, with many stating they had eagerly awaited the opportunity to travel to Ka...Read More
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapu...Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 7 (PTI) Punjab Police on Saturday said it has busted an illegal arms smuggling racket with the arrest of three people and recovery of six sophisticated foreign-made weapons, smuggled from across the border. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said those arrested have been identified as Rajan, Paramjit Singh and Dinesh Kumar, all residents of Amritsar. The recovered weapons include two Glock 19X pistols, two .30 bore pistols, one .30 bore Star Mark Pistol and one Beret...Read More
Ahmedabad, Jun 7 (PTI) Rising star Yashaswini Ghorpade pulled off a massive upset, becoming the first paddler to beat China's Fan Siqi this UTT season in U Mumba TT's 9-6 win over Stanley's Chennai Lions here on Saturday. Earlier, Jeet Chandra upset World No. 34 Ricardo Walther of Germany as Jaipur Patriots recorded a dominant 11-4 win over Ahmedabad SG Pipers. U Mumba's Lilian Bardet continued his fine form with a 2-1 win over Kirill Gerassimenko, setting his team on their way. Then came the...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Jun 7 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that the state government will construct four in-stream storage structures on Mahanadi River in Subarnapur district. Majhi made this announcement after launching 56 development projects worth Rs 323 crore during his one-day visit to Subarnapur district. He said the structures will be built at Godhaneshwar, Khairmal, Ulunda and Surubali. While the chief minister inaugurated 11 projects worth Rs 80 crore, he...Read More
Pune, Jun 7 (PTI) Divyang Hinganekar's all-round heroics went in vain as Ratnagiri Jets lost to PBG Kolhapur Tuskers by seven wickets in a Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) match here on Saturday. Hinganekar struck 58 off 26 balls (2x4; 6x6) as Ratnagiri posted 173 for 7 in 20 after being asked to bat. Pacer Rajneesh Gurbani (1 for 19 in 4 overs), left-arm pacer Atman Pore (3 for 29 in 4) and leggie Shreyas Chavan (2 for 30 in 4) were among the wicket takers for the Tuskers. Playing their first...Read More
Jaipur, Jun 7 (PTI) Heatwave has intensified its grip over Rajasthan as the maximum temperature in several places was recorded above the 40-degree mark on Saturday, the Jaipur Meteorological Centre said. Jaisalmer was the hottest place in the state on Saturday, recording a high of 45.3 degrees Celsius. The weather department has predicted that the heatwave will intensify further in the state. Bikaner recorded a high of 45.2 degrees, while it was 44.6 degrees in Barmer and Ganganagar each, 44....Read More
Chandigarh, Jun 7 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the Punjab government's plea seeking a recall or modification of its May 6 order which asked it to release water to Haryana. On May 26, the high court had reserved its order on the Punjab government's plea. Punjab had sought a recall or modification of its May 6 order pertaining to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan's May 2 decision to release 4,500 cusecs of extra water to Haryana. The high court on May 6 directed Punjab ...Read More
Nagpur, Jun 7 (PTI) Aryan Meshram from Akola struck an unbeaten 85 off just 53 balls to help Neco Master Blaster register a thumping 9-wicket win over Nagpur Titans in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League here on Saturday. Neco Master Blaster chased down the target of 133 with 25 balls to spare. Batting first, Nagpur Titans were restricted to 132/6 in their 20 overs. Neco Master Blaster openers easily chased down the target to register their first win. Neco Master Blaster will meet Nagpur Heroz on Sun...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Promising Vairaj Sogerwal shocked Armenian GM Karen H Grigoryan as the Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament kicked off on a dramatic note here on Saturday. The other standout result of the day was a draw between 17-year-old Meetansh Dixit and Georgian GM Levan Pantsulaia. Top seed GM SL Narayanan began his campaign with a solid win over Singapore's Sai Siddharth, while Indian GMs Diptayan Ghosh and Abhijeet Gupta, along with Armenia's Manuel Petrosyan, ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has conferred the prestigious Sasakawa Award on Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department. Mohapatra was honoured with the award at the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held in Geneva. Mohapatra received the award for his exceptional contributions to tropical cyclone forecasting and warning systems. He has been instrumental in improving ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired the 49th board meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan here. The meeting was attended by members of the shrine board, Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, K K Sharma, K N Rai, Mukesh Garg, Shailesh Raina, Simridhi Bindroo, Suresh Haware and P Vishwamurti Shastri. The Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3, simultaneously from both the routes -- the Pahalgam track in...Read More