Russia, Ukraine swap 160 prisoners of war each
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 160 prisoners of war on Friday in the latest swap between the two sides, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said. The Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement that 160 Russian service members…
Asia Cup Bridge: India seniors storm into final after dramatic comeback; eight Indian pairs progress
Panaji, June 26 (IANS) Host nation India is assured of at least a silver medal at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships after the India B Seniors team produced a legendary comeback to defeat Japan by a solitary IMP (126–125) and storm into Saturday’s…
Massive crackdown underway against fake doctors: Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has intensified its crackdown on quack doctors as part of its broader campaign against social evils, asserting that protecting the sanctity of the…
BJD forms fact-finding panel after trader’s murder in Odisha’s Baleswar
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday expressed deep concerns over the alleged murder of a trader in the Remuna area of Baleswar district and constituted a team of senior party leaders to undertake an on-ground assessment of the…
1st T20I: ‘Result of being too casual’, say fans as they slam Iyer, India for humiliating defeat to Ireland
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) World Champion India’s shocking 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I at Belfast has sparked a strong reaction on social media, with many fans criticising the team’s approach, captain Shreyas Iyer’s…
Nepal: Federalism faces fresh debate as ruling RSP pushes to abolish provinces
Kathmandu, June 26 (IANS) More than a decade after Nepal formally embraced federalism through the promulgation of the Constitution in 2015, the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s (RSP) proposal to abolish provincial assemblies has reignited debate over the…
Russia summons Moldovan ambassador over detention of diplomatic couriers
Moscow, June 26 (IANS) Moldovan Ambassador to Russia Lilian Darii was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, where the ministry lodged a resolute protest over the “unlawful detention” of Russian diplomatic couriers at the airport…
Maharashtra Public Service Commission to conduct all prelims in computer mode, results to be declared in 21 days
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on Friday announced that all upcoming MPSC preliminary examinations will be conducted through the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in the interest of candidates.…
Nagaland CM calls for Naga unity, protection of indigenous identity ahead of Census
Kohima, June 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday called for unity among Nagas, protection of indigenous identity and collective responsibility in ensuring an accurate and credible Census 2027, stressing that the exercise would play a…
Naga students’ body rejects Kuki-Zo apex body’s apology over killing of six hostages
Imphal, June 26 (IANS) A day after the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expressed regret over what it described as a “grave mistake” in the killing of six Naga hostages, the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) on Friday rejected the apology,…