Juvenile gharial sighting signals revival of Assam’s river ecosystem: Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, June 30 (IANS) The sighting of a juvenile gharial in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong has been hailed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as a significant indicator of the state’s improving riverine ecosystem and ongoing…
Jagan Gurjar murder: Kin stage sit-in outside Ajmer hospital, demand CBI probe
Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) Family members of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar staged a sit-in outside the mortuary of JLN Hospital in Ajmer on Tuesday, refusing to accept his body and demanding a CBI probe into his murder inside the high-security Ajmer jail.…
Our valiant soldiers have held India’s flag high across globe, says Gen Dwivedi
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have “held India’s flag high across the globe” with their loyalty, courage and discipline. The…
Amarnath Yatra: Token distribution begins in Jammu amid tight security
Jammu, June 30 (IANS) Token distribution for the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Tuesday at the Tawi River Front in J&K’s Jammu city ahead of the official registration process scheduled to start on Wednesday. The administration has set up 10 token…
Within 24 hours of Bengal CM’s warning, police arrest 3 organisers of Humayun Kabir’s controversial meetings
Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Within 24 hours of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s warning, three organisers of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir’s meeting were arrested for a controversial speech made by the Naoda MLA there. The…
Celebratory firing at wedding in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur leaves three injured; probe underway
Patna, June 30 (IANS) A wedding celebration in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district turned into panic after celebratory gunfire allegedly left three people injured during the welcome ceremony of a baraat in Parsauni Jahangir village under the Sahebganj…
Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Tuesday reacted to reports of alleged irregularities involving offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling the matter…
India’s GDP likely to grow 7 pc, higher than earlier estimate: Report
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to touch 7 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 6.2 per cent in April, a report has said. The report from Bank of America (BofA) Securities pegged India’s…
Rights body raises alarm over growing threats to minorities in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has expressed grave concern over mounting pressure on Hindu minorities, temple builders and minority rights defenders in Bangladesh, saying recent developments from Gaibandha to Chattogram…
Amarnath Yatra: Jammu Traffic Police issue strict route restrictions from July 2
Jammu, June 30 (IANS) Traffic restrictions are being imposed in J&K’s Jammu from July 2, a day ahead of the start of the annual Amarnath Yatra. Officials said that with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026) set to commence on July 3, the…