World Environment Day: Assam records plantation of over 1 crore saplings in one day
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Assam on Friday recorded a major environmental milestone with the plantation of more than 1.02 crore saplings across the state in a single-day greening drive led by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Chief Minister…
India, Philippines explore new avenues as bilateral trade reaches $3.9 billion in FY26
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines reached $3.9 billion in 2025–26, demonstrating a strong upward trajectory, the government said on Friday. The 14th meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Working Group on Trade…
Badshah reflects on 20-year journey in music industry: ‘One day, I’ll tell you what I gained and lost’
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS Rapper-singer Badshah on June 5, shared umpteen number of nostalgic throwback pictures and penned an emotional note as he celebrated two decades in the entertainment industry. The singer looked back at his remarkable 20-year journey…
Shaan remembers SP Balasubrahmanyam on his 80th birth anniversary; says ‘he is alive through his music’
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Singer Shaan paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam on his 80th birth anniversary on June 5. Taking to his social media account, Shaan shared a the late singer and remembered him as a timeless…
Manipur CM orders swift action after three villagers killed, homes burnt in Kangpokpi district attack
Imphal, June 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Friday asserted that the deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians is completely unacceptable and that the government will not spare those responsible for such barbaric acts.…
MoS Nityanand Rai calls on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek
Bishkek, June 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, in Bishkek currently to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), called on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Friday. MoS Rai met Zhaparov along…
Tata Trusts calls allegations over Navajbai trust share transfer ‘malicious’; to pursue legal action
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Philanthropic organisation Tata Trusts on Friday rejected allegations about a 1989 share transfer by the Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to the late Naval H. Tata, calling them unfounded and a malicious attempt to damage the reputation of…
RBI slaps Rs 41.80 lakh fine on Canara Bank
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 41.80 lakh on Canara Bank for not complying with certain provisions of directions issued by the central bank on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ and…
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation of development projects worth Rs 18,800 crore in Surat
Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in Surat, marking one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes undertaken in…
Serena Williams adds Berlin Open to comeback schedule after Queen’s Club return
Berlin, June 5 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Serena Williams has added the Berlin Tennis Open to her comeback schedule as the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion prepares to return to professional tennis after nearly four years away from the sport The…