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.
J&K Police arrests 3 associates of terrorists involved in 2 Doda attacks
Jammu, June 21 - Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police said on Friday that three associates of terrorists involved in two attacks on security forces in Doda have been arrested.
Sheikh Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan
New Delhi, June 22 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.
Africa plagued by old and new spectres of Islamist terror spanning the continent
New Delhi, June 22 - From the arid and trackless expanses of the sub-Saharan Sahel countries to the steamy rainforests of Congo and Uganda to the sprawling bushland of Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, Africa is facing a major threat of Islamist terrorism
No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA
New Delhi, June 21 - India on Friday said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani
NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today
Patna, June 22 - Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in
‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held
Srinagar, June 22 - To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.
Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Chandigarh, June 22 - The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.