Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood
Guwahati, June 22 - The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission,
Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar
New Delhi, June 21 - Thousands of spirited Kashmir locals, motivated by the energising words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on the rain-drenched ground of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Friday.
Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account
New Delhi, June 21 - In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even
98 Indians died due to natural causes during ongoing Haj pilgrimage: MEA
New Delhi, June 21 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 98 Indians died due to natural causes and accidents during this year's Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Monsoon picks up momentum, Kharif sowing expected to speed up
New Delhi, June 21 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that the southwest monsoon has picked up momentum as it has advanced into some more parts of Maharashtra, remaining parts of Vidarbha, and some parts of Madhya Pradesh.
IMD forecasts light rain for northern states, heavy rain for south
New Delhi, June 21 - A Western Disturbance, seen as a cyclonic circulation over Himachal Pradesh and its neighbourhood and an induced cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh, is likely to result in light to moderate rainfall in Delhi - which had already received
Govt to proceed on Shaktipeeth Expressway only after taking public into confidence: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, June 21 - Amid ongoing protests, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday announced that the government will proceed with the development of the 802-km Nagpur-Goa Expressway, also known as Shaktipeeth Expressway, only after considering the sentiments of the public and taking
AMU celebrates International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm
Aligarh, June 21 - The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) marked the 10th International Day of Yoga with a grand celebration.
Delhi court cited lack of direct evidence by ED for grant of bail to CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, June 21 - While granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case on Thursday, a Delhi court's order had cited the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) failure to present direct evidence linking him to the proceeds of crime.
SC refuses to entertain plea challenging CBFC certification to ‘Hamare Baarah’
New Delhi, June 21 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking revocation of the CBFC certification given to the Annu Kapoor starter film 'Hamare Baarah' directed by Kamal Chandra.
NCC cadets perform Yoga at iconic sites across country
New Delhi, June 21 - Nearly eight lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets on Friday performed Yoga at several schools, colleges and iconic sites such as Sun Temple in Odisha's Konark, Red Fort in Delhi, Dal Lake in Srinagar, and Sabarmati Riverfront in
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads Yoga Day celebrations at UN in Geneva
Bengaluru, June 21 - Spiritual leader and founder of The Art of Living based in Bengaluru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, led the International Yoga Day (IYD) Celebrations at the United Nations Office in Geneva on Friday.
Bihar Cong stages protest over NEET irregularities, demands CBI probe
New Delhi, June 21 - Bihar Congress on Friday staged a protest over irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), demanding a CBI investigation into the matter.
SC issues notice on plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 counselling
New Delhi, June 21 - The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on a plea seeking cancellation of the NEET-UG 2024 counselling cum seat allotment process which is likely to commence from July 6.
Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC extends retention of CAPF till June 26
Kolkata, June 21 - A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday extended the retention of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 26.
Delhi HC reserves order on ED’s plea against CM Kejriwal’s bail in excise policy case
New Delhi, June 21 - The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking a stay on the release of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on bail.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief
Kolkata, June 21 - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Friday announced his resignation from the chair of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee.
10th round of commercial coal mine auction launched
Hyderabad, June 21 - Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Friday launched the 10th round of commercial coal mine auction, putting 60 mines for sale.
Foreign diplomats hail Yoga as priceless gift from India to entire humanity
New Delhi, June 21 - Several diplomats serving their respective missions in India joined the International Day of Yoga celebrations with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.
Bengal LoP seeks Calcutta HC’s permission to stage protest near DGP office
Kolkata, June 21 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday, approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to organise a sit-in demonstration in front of the DGP's office against the incidents of post-poll violence in