Odisha: Crime Branch arrests two fraudsters in Rs 1.38-crore digital arrest scam
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has apprehended two accused from Delhi and Uttarakhand for their alleged involvement in a Rs 1.38-crore “digital arrest” cyber fraud case targeting a Bhubaneswar-based victim, said a senior…
Nigeria set to evacuate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigration violence
Abuja, June 9 (IANS) The Nigerian government has finalised arrangements to evacuate the first batch of its citizens from South Africa following reports of attacks on foreign nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
Telangana CM hands over 553 buses to women self-help groups
Hyderabad, June 9 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday handed over 553 buses to women self-help groups under the Mahila Shakti scheme aimed at empowering women. State-owned Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will…
Gujarat: BJP to hold statewide ‘Maha Aarti’ programmes marking 12 years of PM Modi’s rule
Gandhinagar, June 9 (IANS) The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organise ‘Maha Aarti’ ceremonies at temples across the state on June 10 as part of a campaign marking the completion of 12 consecutive years of the Central…
India, Israel are ancient civilisations on path of national revival: Ambassador Reuven Azar
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Israeli Ambassador to India, during the Israel National Day celebration in New Delhi, said that India and Israel are both ancient civilisations on a path of national revival. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti…
Former Trinamool Minister Ujjal Biswas arrested in relief hoarding case
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Ujjal Biswas, the former West Bengal Correctional Services Minister in the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress cabinet, was arrested on Tuesday night on charges of illegally hoarding state government relief materials.…
T20 Mumbai League 2026: Bista, Attarde shine in Tigers’ 66-run win over Falcons
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Sarfaraz Khan’s Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs rode on a disciplined all-round performance to register a clinical 66-run victory over Shreyas Iyer’s SOBO Mumbai Falcons in a league match of the ongoing T20 Mumbai League 2026…
Nagaland gears up for Census 2027; 6,100 enumerators, supervisors appointed
Kohima, June 9 (IANS) The Census authority in Nagaland has appointed around 6,100 enumerators and supervisors to conduct Census 2027, aiming to ensure complete, accurate and inclusive household coverage across the mountainous state, officials said on…
Rajasthan HC restores special facilities for Asaram in jail
Jaipur, June 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Jodhpur Central Jail administration to continue providing special medical and support facilities to self-styled godman Asaram, including alkaline water, outside food, a separate bed, and…
Rajasthan: Youth abducted and killed in Jaisalmer; police launch manhunt
Jaisalmer, June 9 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth was allegedly abducted, brutally assaulted and killed in a shocking incident reported from the Khuhdi police station area of Jaisalmer district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Mahavir Singh,…