EAM Jaishankar discusses geopolitical situation with Finland President
Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb on sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki and discussed the evolving geopolitical situation. “Pleased to meet…
CM Majhi showcases Odisha’s growth initiatives at NITI Aayog meeting
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday highlighted major initiatives undertaken by the Odisha government in education, skilling, healthcare, wellness, sports and technology-driven governance to promote inclusive…
US says Hormuz remains open amid Iran escalation
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The US military said on Thursday that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite its blockade of Iran, even as President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes against Tehran and signalled…
Bengal T20 League: Karan Lal slams 64-ball 145, hits 14 sixes, bags two wickets to script history
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) History was scripted in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday as Karan Lal produced a sensational all-round performance, smashing 145 off just 64 deliveries, including 14 sixes and seven fours, to power…
PM Modi thanks world leaders for ‘warm wishes’ on becoming longest serving Prime Minister of India
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes on becoming the longest-serving elected head of the government in India. Several world leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming…
CBI arrests security inspector of Mahanadi Coalfields for taking bribe
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a security inspector of Mahanadi Coalfields in Odisha for demanding a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a subordinate who wanted changes in his duty roster, an official said on Thursday.…
US says in touch with India after protest over Gulf ship attacks
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The United States said on Thursday that it is in direct contact with India after New Delhi summoned the US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks to protest a series of attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in…
Zubeen Garg death case: Siddhartha Sarma moves HC over firm closure, frozen accounts
Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) Siddhartha Sarma, one of the accused in the sensational Zubeen Garg death case and former manager of the late Assamese singer, on Thursday approached the Gauhati High Court challenging a Fast Track Court order and seeking the…
NITI council meet: CM Rekha Gupta showcases Delhi development model
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday presented her vision on the development of the national capital and its role in building ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, chaired by…
Athletics Federation of India to host Indian Athletic Awards 2026 in New Delhi on June 20
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi, in a landmark initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian athletics and celebrating the…