Odisha CM launches Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana on BJP-led state govt’s 2nd anniversary
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana on the occasion of the BJP government’s completion of two years in office, stating that the scheme has been introduced with the…
Raj CM watches ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, praises film’s ‘Nation First’ message
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday attended a special screening of the film ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ at Entertainment Paradise Miraj Cinema in Jawahar Circle of Jaipur, officials said. Actress and…
US says Iran nuclear pact could be signed within days
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States and Iran are close to finalising a nuclear agreement that would require Tehran to dismantle key elements of its nuclear programme, surrender enriched nuclear material and accept a long-term inspection regime…
2026 FIFA WC: Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada
Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Another name has been added to the players, and officials denied entry to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, an ex-Arsenal player, becoming the latest victim of the controversial policies of the three…
Rajasthan: Wheat procurement at MSP extended till June 19, target increased to 28.50 lakh metric tonnes
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers, the Rajasthan government on Friday extended the wheat procurement period under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 till June 19. The decision has been taken by…
Uddhav Thackeray calls urgent meeting of Shiv Sena-UBT MPs amid defection buzz
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Following the dramatic political developments in West Bengal, intense political speculation has shifted to Maharashtra. In a swift move, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray has called an urgent meeting of…
Historic Jain idols recovered after police bust theft gang in Madhya Pradesh
Narsinghpur, June 12 (IANS) A series of thefts that had rattled the Jain community in Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur district has been solved with the arrest of five accused and the recovery of two rare Ashtadhatu idols believed to be around 250…
Centre allocating funds to all states without discrimination, says Ramdas Athawale
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday asserted that the Narendra Modi-led government is promoting development across the country without discrimination, providing budgetary…
Karnataka: Cong MLC declared bankrupt by NCLT; disqualification cloud looms
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench, has declared Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed bankrupt in connection with the default of loans amounting to Rs 1,454.71 crore owed by Bengaluru-based M/s Scotts Garments…
‘The shooting range will never feel the same again’: Manu Bhaker pays emotional tribute to coach Jaspal Rana
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The passing of coach Jaspal Rana has left double-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker devastated, with the pistol shooter saying, “the shooting range will never feel the same again”. Rana passed away in New Delhi early on…