Deadly heat wave in Karachi, around three dozen unexplained deaths alarm agencies
Karachi, June 26 - Pakistan’s Karachi, hit by extremely hot weather is grappling with an unforeseen crisis even as locals battle waves of heat strokes in the past two days, leading to a spike in the number of deaths.
UN steps up security patrols after attacks kill 25 in South Sudan
Juba, June 26 - The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said it has intensified security patrols in South Sudan's Unity State and the Ruweng Administrative Area after clashes left at least 25 people dead over the weekend.
MLAs’ oath ceremony: Will seek President’s intervention if necessary, says Bengal Speaker
Kolkata, June 26 - West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay, on Wednesday, said that he would seek the attention of President Droupadi Murmu if uncertainties over the swearing-in ceremony of the two newly elected legislators in by-polls prevailed.
Ticket aspirants present their case to top leadership ahead of bypolls for 4 seats in Bihar
Patna, June 26 - The bypolls for Imamganj, Belaganj, Tarari and Ramgarh Assembly constituencies in Bihar will take place soon and aspirants for the seats are presenting their case before their party leadership.
5G spectrum auction sees bids worth Rs 11,000 crore, Bharti Airtel leads
New Delhi, June 26 - The 5G spectrum auction saw bids worth over Rs 11,000 crore on Wednesday, with Bharat Airtel emerging as the biggest bidder.
Ram temple complex to be completely ready by March 2025: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya, June 26 - The construction of the entire Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is likely to be completed by March 2025, while the first and second floors of the temple will be completed by July-end and December this year, respectively.
Constituency watch: Congress key determining factor in Raiganj bypoll
Kolkata, June 26 - In the forthcoming bypolls for Raiganj Assembly constituency in North Dinajpur District, there is speculation whether the Congress can again emerge as the key factor in determining the margin of results.
Milk prices should be further hiked: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, June 26 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the milk prices in other states are higher than compared to Karnataka and that the prices should have been further hiked.
Yogi performs ‘gau seva’ at Gorakhnath temple
Gorakhpur (UP), June 26 - UP Chief Minister and Goraksh Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, performed cow service (gau seva) at the cowshed (gaushala) on Gorakhnath temple premises amidst heavy monsoon showers.
Telangana junior doctors temporarily call off strike
Hyderabad, June 26 - Junior doctors working in government hospitals across Telangana, barring those serving in Osmania Hospital, temporarily called off their indefinite strike on Wednesday.
MVA hails Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as LS LoP
Mumbai, June 26 - The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders heartily welcomed the appointment of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan’s Bhukia-Jagpura gold mine to generate ‘unprecedented’ job opportunities, revenue
Jaipur, June 26 - The Bhukia-Jagpura gold mine discovered in Rajasthan's Banswara will attract industrial investments worth crores, and generate employment and revenue, officials have said.
Price revision to ensure additional milk not rejected at collection centres, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, June 26 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that there will be no increase in the price of Nandini milk, but each packet will now contain an additional 50 ml of milk, and the price will be proportionally increased for the
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh holds review meeting in Gurugram
Gurugram, June 26 - Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting with the officials of the district administration, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
Goa BJP observes ‘black day’ to mark 50 years of Emergency
Panaji, June 25 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday that the Constitution of India was in danger during the Congress rule, while the BJP is trying to protect it.
BJP, Northeast CMs lambast imposition of Emergency 50 years ago
Guwahati/Agartala, June 25 - On 50 years of imposing Emergency across India by the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi, the BJP on Tuesday took out protest rallies in different northeastern states.
Civic polls in Nagaland on Wednesday — after 20 years
Kohima, June 25 - Amidst the boycott call in the state's eastern parts by the influential Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), over 2.76 lakh voters would decide the fate of 523 candidates in Wednesday's elections to three municipal councils and 36 town councils
Punjab’s solar power facility of 50 MW installed
Chandigarh, June 25 - Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said solar power facility of 50 MW installed by SAEL Ltd in Malout district has been synchronised.
Nitin Gadkari endorses NHAI plan on Global Navigation Satellite System-based tolling
New Delhi, June 25 - To provide a seamless and barrier-free tolling experience for motorists on National Highways, NHAI subsidiary Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) organised a day-long international workshop here on Tuesday to discuss the rolling out of a Global Navigation
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils 5-yr action plan for new national waterways to boost economic growth
New Delhi, June 25 - Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday unveiled a five-year action plan for developing new national waterways, emphasising river cruises through targeted campaigns and events to boost tourism.