Former Thai prime minister to face defamation of monarch charge
Bangkok, June 18 - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been charged with defaming the monarch, the Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday, citing the attorney-general's official spokesman.
T20 World Cup: ‘Middle-overs bowling & Noor’s spell’, Rashid points out positives in huge loss to Windies
Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 18 - Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan remained composed despite a huge 104-run defeat to the West Indies. He highlighted the team's effective middle-over bowling and Noor Ahmed's economical spell as positives from the loss as his side
Akshay Kumar fights system in ‘Sarfira’ trailer as he plays India’s low-cost airline pioneer
Mumbai, June 18 - The trailer of the upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Sarfira’ was unveiled on Tuesday.
Renewables, roads, realty sectors to see 38 pc growth to reach Rs 15 lakh crore in 2 years: Report
New Delhi, June 18 - Riding on supportive policy interventions, investment in India’s key infrastructure sectors — renewable energy and roads – and real estate are likely to grow 38 per cent in the fiscals 2025 and 2026, compared with the previous two
Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 11, child succumbs to injuries
Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 11, said officials.
Bengal train mishap: GRP to start probe based on plaint by passenger
Kolkata, June 18 - The Government Railway Police (GRP) will start an independent investigation in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling District on Monday, based on a complaint filed by a passenger on the ill-fated train.
Alka Yagnik reveals she has ‘rare hearing loss’ due to viral attack
Mumbai, June 18 - Veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a "rare hearing loss" due to a viral attack, and hence she was missing in action.
Foolproof security in place for PM Modi’s Kashmir visit
Srinagar, June 18 - The highest level of security preparedness and foolproof arrangements are in place for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Srinagar city in J&K on June 20.
SC asks NTA to admit if any irregularities found in NEET (UG) exam
New Delhi, June 18 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to admit if any irregularities are found in the conduct of the NEET (UG) examination.
Russia’s Pacific Fleet starts military exercises
Vladivostok, June 18 - Russia's Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday.
India’s pharma exports clock double-digit growth amid surging demand in US, UK
New Delhi, June 18 - India’s pharmaceutical exports continue to register double-digit growth, reflecting the strong demand for the country’s affordable generic medicines in global markets led by the USA and UK.
Terrorist killed in Bandipora encounter was top LeT/TRF commander active since 2018: Army
Srinagar, June 18 - Security forces said on Tuesday that the terrorist killed in Monday’s encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora District was a top-ranking militant of the LeT and TRF.
BRS leaders meet Kavitha in Tihar Jail
Hyderabad, June 18 - Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders and former Ministers P. Sabitha Indra Reddy and Satyavathi Rathod on Tuesday called on BRS MLC K. Kavitha in Tihar Jail in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi cheated Wayanad, trying to make it family property, says BJP leader
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi for vacating the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, saying that he is trying to convert the constituency into a family property.
India’s children should know truth about Babri Masjid demolition: Owaisi on NCERT row
Hyderabad, June 18 - The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India’s children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an “egregious criminal act.”
With one LS seat, 2 Assembly constituencies vacated, Kerala will again see polling activity
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - After Rahul Gandhi decided to give up the Wayanad seat, Kerala will now have one vacant Lok Sabha and two Assembly seats that will go to the polls again whenever the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides.
As Tibet Bill advances closer to becoming law in US, lawmakers to meet Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, June 18 - As the Resolve Tibet Bill advances closer to becoming law to enhance American support for Tibet, a high-level US congressional delegation, led by Michael McCaul, is reaching this Himachal Pradesh hill town on Tuesday to meet Tibetan spiritual leader,
New Centre initiatives to transform rural life, drive digital inclusion
New Delhi, June 18 - In a bid to boost innovation to transform rural life and further herald digital inclusion, the Central government has called for two proposals -- ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’.
Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah
Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.
BJP has further strengthened itself in MP: CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, June 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the BJP has further strengthened its position in the state and the same is evident with the party's performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.