NEET aspirant preparing for his 3rd attempt dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Sikar
Jaipur, June 16 (IANS) Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled visit to Kota on June 17 to launch a protest against a paper leak, a NEET aspirant was found dead in Rajasthan’s education hub of Sikar, highlighting the continuing…
Abhijeet Sawant says lending his voice to film heroes is an exciting part of playback singing
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who has lent his vocal prowess for the upcoming Marathi film “Swapna Sundari”, finds crooning for film heroes as “an exciting part of playback singing.” Talking about his journey from reality show songs to…
From promise to reality, 13 lakh Kerala women travel for free; private operators cry foul
Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 (IANS) Kerala’s first free travel initiative for women and transgender persons has received a massive public response, with the newly launched Priyadarshini Free Travel Scheme turning into a major success story on its very…
Fatima Sana Shaikh celebrates life’s simple pleasures with ‘chotti chotti khushiyaan’
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh took to social media to celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Taking to Instagram, she shared a heartwarming post about finding happiness in “chotti chotti khushiyaan.” The actress highlighted the…
‘Delightful to see youth embrace Yoga’: PM Modi after Slovak schoolchildren’s presentation
Bratislava, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini were delighted to witness a special Yoga presentation by Slovak schoolchildren, highlighting the growing global appeal of the ancient Indian…
CM Vijay to inaugurate two-day training workshop for newly elected MLAs today
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) With more than half of the members elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly being first-time legislators, the state government has organised a two-day orientation and refresher programme to familiarise them with…
Tibet genocide bill gains bipartisan backing in US
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is pushing for a formal determination on whether China’s treatment of Tibetans amounts to genocide or crimes against humanity, adding fresh pressure on Beijing over its human rights…
TN braces for week-long rain even as heat intensifies across state
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Even as several parts of Tamil Nadu continue to reel under intense summer heat, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across several districts of the state over the coming week due to changes in the speed and…
Saka ready to gamble with fitness for England’s FIFA World Cup chances
Kansas City, June 16 (IANS) England winger Bukayo Saka said he is “ready to gamble with his fitness” for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on Thursday (IST) amid concerns with his Achilles. Saka, who will make his 50th…
Indian American lawmakers condemn anti-India act in Texas
Washington, June 16 (IANS) Six Indian American members of the US Congress have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas and expressed solidarity with the Indian American…