Niti Aayog: Haryana CM stresses need to focus on skill development, employment generation
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday stressed the need to focus on skill development, employment generation, entrepreneurship and human resource development. At the NITI Aayog meeting here, CM Saini presented…
Teen Borgaonkar upsets 3rd seed Gupta in Mumbai chess event
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Upset wins were the trend in the opening round of the Rs 35 lakh prize money 360 One Masters Chess tournament, organised by Indian Chess School, in Mumbai, proving that routine results need not be the norm in the first round of a…
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.…
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…