Jharkhand RS race heats up: NDA resorts to hotel stay, INDIA bloc holds mock polls
Ranchi, June 16 (IANS) Political activity in Jharkhand has intensified ahead of the June 18 polling for two Rajya Sabha seats, with the contest turning interesting as there is a third candidate in the fray. Amid claims of numerical strength from both…
IAF to develop indigenous Kamikaze one-way attack drones
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, a Defence Ministry official said on Tuesday. The IAF has issued a limited tender to select Indian companies…
45 pc of Pakistan’s population living in poverty amid governance crisis: Report
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Nearly 45 per cent of Pakistan’s population is living in poverty amid a deepening governance and institutional crisis that continues to undermine the country’s economic potential, a report has said. A report…
CBI charge sheet names 13 in Rs 75 crore bank fraud involving Chandigarh funds
Chandigarh, June 16 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against 13 accused, including two public servants and five IDFC First Bank officials, in a Special Court here in connection with the misappropriation of Rs 75.34 crore from the account of…
Sri Lanka becomes global hotspot for telecom fraud, pig‑butchering scams
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka is increasingly being used as a base for international telecom fraud and pig‑butchering investment scams, as the island nation became a favoured spot for organised cybercrime due to economic turmoil and regulatory…
Stalin steps up attack on Vijay government over law and order
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) DMK President and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday intensified his attack on Tamil Nadu’s C. Joseph Vijay-led coalition government, accusing it of failing to address growing concerns over law and order and…
Sports Min Mandaviya to lead Fit India Cyclothon in Mumbai ahead of International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will spearhead a special edition of the Fit India Cyclothon at Mumbai’s scenic Worli Coastal Cycle Track on Wednesday as part of…
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demands halt on demolition drives
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) on Tuesday expressed concerns over demolition drives across the country, the US–Iran peace agreement, the integrity of the Rajya Sabha elections and the post-election situation in West…
Women’s T20 WC: Spin challenge awaits Netherlands after India’s emphatic opening statement (Preview)
Headingley, June 16 (IANS) An in-form India will look to continue their winning momentum in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they face debutants Netherlands in their upcoming clash in Leeds on Wednesday. India couldn’t have asked for a stronger…
Sharvari’s birthday cake has a hilarious message: No greetings, only gifts
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) As actress Sharvari turned a year older on June 14, she decided to share a glimpse of her cute yet wholesome birthday celebration on social media. On Tuesday, the ‘Maharaj’ actress took to her official Instagram…