Lightning strikes kill 5 in Bihar’s Khagaria; father-son among victims
Patna, June 11 (IANS) A series of tragic lightning strike incidents amid sudden adverse weather conditions claimed five lives in Bihar’s Khagaria district on Thursday, leaving several others injured and triggering widespread grief across affected…
RBI likely to reopen licensing window for urban co-operative banks: Report
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to revive the issuance of fresh licences for urban co-operative banks (UCBs), a move that would end a two-decade pause on new entrants in the sector, according to a report. According to…
AFI to host inaugural Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in New Delhi
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, to recognise excellence in Indian athletics. The awards have been conceptualised as a platform to honour…
Arshad Warsi opens up on how Rajkumar Hirani shaped his career twice
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi has opened up about his long-standing association with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and the significant role he has played in shaping his career. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actor revealed that…
Sachin Pilot leads Dausa gathering on Rajesh Pilot’s 26th death anniversary; Ashok Gehlot pays tribute
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Rajasthan’s political landscape turned its attention to Dausa on Thursday as senior Congress leaders, workers and supporters gathered in large numbers to pay tribute to former Union Minister and farmer leader Rajesh Pilot on…
India’s auto ancillary sector revenues triple to Rs 5 lakh crore in a decade
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s listed auto ancillary sector has nearly tripled its revenues to about Rs 5 lakh crore over the past decade, an 11 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during FY16-26, a report said on Thursday. The report…
South Korea: National Assembly begins procedure for potential probe on election ballot shortage
Seoul, June 11 (IANS) South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday launched formal procedures for a potential parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages reported during last week’s local elections, with requests for the probe submitted…
47 killed, over 346,000 affected after strong quake in Philippines
Manila, June 11 (IANS) At least 47 people were killed, 31 missing, and 688 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council…
Rajasthan: IMD warns of rain, strong winds in four divisions as western disturbances turn active
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Rajasthan is likely to witness relief from the ongoing spell of heat and humidity from Thursday as a Western Disturbance becomes active over the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), parts of the Bikaner,…
Anubhav Sinha on Imtiaz Ali’s work: ‘A rare example in times when directors are getting ruthlessly stripped’
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Anubhav Sinha has shared a heartfelt note praising filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and his latest work, “Main Vaapas Aaunga.” Reflecting on the current state of the film industry, Sinha remarked that in times when film directors are, for…