Odisha govt announces free bus travel for NEET-UG re-exam aspirants
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) The Government of Odisha on Thursday issued an urgent order providing free bus travel to all students appearing in the NEET (UG) Re-exam 2026. The exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will be held on June 21,…
At NITI Aayog meet, Tripura showcases human capital push, Rs 30,000cr investment pipeline
New Delhi/Agartala, June 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday highlighted the state’s remarkable strides in education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment and economic growth at the 11th Governing Council Meeting…
Indian Military Academy 1966 batch to relive grand old memories
Chandigarh, June 12 (IANS) To celebrate 60 years of commissioning as officers of one of the finest Indian armies, living legends of the 37th regular course of the Indian Military Academy, comprising stalwarts of the 28th National Defence Academy (NDA),…
Nagaland emerges as national leader in SDG-5: CM Rio
Kohima, June 12 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said the state has continued to register significant progress across various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Nagaland emerging as a national frontrunner in SDG-5 (Gender…
Two quakes shake Assam’s Cachar district within an hour, no damage reported
Guwahati, June 12 (IANS) Two earthquakes struck Assam’s Cachar district within a span of less than an hour on Thursday night, triggering brief panic among residents in parts of the northeastern state’s Barak Valley region, officials said.…
Trump cancels Iran strikes, says talks advanced
Washington, June 11, (IANS) President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had cancelled planned US strikes against Iran after discussions with Tehran reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership, raising the prospect of a diplomatic agreement even…
Ambassador Doraiswami visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from India
Tibet, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Lhasa, the historical, cultural, and spiritual capital of Tibet, on Thursday to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for Indian pilgrims on the…
South Korea and Italy agree to elevate their ties into special strategic partnership
Rome, June 11 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed Thursday to elevate their countries’ ties into a special strategic partnership, while exploring ways to expand cooperation in semiconductors,…
India urges diplomacy amid threat of Gulf conflict reignition
United Nations, June 11 (IANS) Amid the threat of a reignition of the conflict in the Gulf, India reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to end the confrontation that has “deeply impacted India”, while criticising the world organisation’s…
Trump floats Iran oil takeover as strikes loom
Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his preferred strategy in the conflict with Iran would be to seize control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, while also warning that more powerful US…