India’s envoy to Turkey Virander Paul passes away
New Delhi, June 21 - India's Ambassador to Turkey Virander Paul passed away on Friday.
Punjab’s only silk seed grainage centre in Dalhousie to be reopened: Minister
Dalhousie, June 21 - Punjab's only sericulture silk seed grainage centre in Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, which had been closed for 15 years, has been reopened, state's Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra said on Friday.
Rajasthan CM holds pre-budget discussions with farmers
Jaipur, June 21 - Developed farmers will build a developed Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said during pre-budget discussions with the farmers of the state on Friday.
Yoga Day observed at 50 tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, June 21 - The International Yoga Day on Friday came as an opportunity for a number of people to explore the beauty and the heritage of different tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh.
Centre will protect interests of Singareni, says G. Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad, June 21 - Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Friday gave the assurance that the Centre would protect the interests of public sector miner Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
Congress accuses Goa CM of mocking democracy
Panaji, June 21 - In a scathing attack, the Goa Congress alleged on Friday that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is mocking democracy by boasting about defection, which helped them become strong in the state Assembly.
Vikram Seth decodes the ‘mesmeric hold’ of ‘The Hanuman Chalisa’
New Delhi, June 21 - Acclaimed novelist-poet Vikram Seth got introduced to the poetic cadence and eternal philosophy of 'The Hanuman Chalisa' when he was writing the character of Bhaskar Tandon, the Kapoor family's boy genius in 'A Suitable Boy' who had memorised
Punjab Vigilance Bureau seizes 1,138 bags of diverted rice meant for poor
Chandigarh, June 21 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday said it has unearthed a scam of Rs 1.55 crore after impounding two trucks laden with 1,138 bags of rice, meant for subsidised sale to the poor but being diverted.
Haryana CM disburses Rs 135 crore relief for damaged crops
Chandigarh, June 21 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday announced he has disbursed a compensation of Rs 135 crore for damaged crops in the rabi season directly into accounts of over 54,000 farmers through the e-Fasal Kshatipurti Portal.
NTA postpones Joint CSIR-UGC-NET 2024
New Delhi, June 21 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced the postponement of the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET scheduled for June 25-27, citing unavoidable circumstances as well as logistic issues.
BJP playing with future of youth through paper leaks and scams: Hooda
Sonipat (Haryana), June 21 - Veteran Congress leader and two-time Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Friday accused the BJP governments of playing with the future of the youth through paper leaks and recruitment scams.
L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurates J&K Trade Show in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 21 - Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the J&K Trade Show 2024 here at Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium.
Religious gurus of different faiths perform Yoga in Ladakh, hail its power for a healthy life
New Delhi, June 21 - On the International Day of Yoga (IDY)2024, Ladakh witnessed a gathering of several religious leaders pertaining to different faiths and all performing various asanas with a common purpose of a fitter and healthier life.
Yoga Day marks importance of yoga in maintaining a balanced lifestyle: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi, June 21 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said that International Yoga Day is not only a day of celebration and observance but marks the importance of yoga in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
ABC documentary biased and full of blatant untruths: MEA
New Delhi, June 21 - India on Friday slammed a recent documentary released by the Australian Broadcasting
EAM Jaishankar calls on visiting Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi, June 21 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday evening called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi as she began her State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indian Navy conducts Yoga sessions on warships, foreign ports
New Delhi, June 21 - Indian Naval Warships mission deployed across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Western Pacific Ocean conducted Yoga sessions at sea and in foreign ports to mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Friday.
Govt will find solution to Manipur crisis in 2-3 months, says CM Biren Singh
Imphal, June 21 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday that a solution to the ethnic crisis in the state will be found soon.
10 Indians recruited by Russian Army released and repatriated to India: MEA
New Delhi, June 21 - As many as 10 Indians recruited by the Russian Army for its conflict with Ukraine have been released and repatriated back to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday.
Congress MP raises concern over shifting of airlines from Dabolim
Panaji, June 21 - Congress South Goa MP, Viriato Fernandes said on Friday that he will raise the issue of Dabolim Airport in Parliament to stop airlines from shifting to the new Manohar International Airport in North Goa.