Nepal PM Balendra Shah congratulates Narendra Modi on ‘record-breaking’ tenure as Indian Prime Minister
Kathmandu, June 10 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the milestone as a “landmark…
Odisha: NSUI holds massive protest in Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday organised a massive protest rally in Sambalpur, the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding his resignation over the NEET-UG…
Tim Cook thanks PM Modi for supporting innovation that enriches people’s lives
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest serving PM in India’s history. “Congratulations on becoming the longest serving prime minister elected in India’s history, and…
Maha to introduce separate Ready Reckoner rates for skyscrapers, slums
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has decided to establish separate Ready Reckoner (RR) rates for skyscrapers and slums located within the same vicinity. Moving away from the uniform pricing model, future property rates will be…
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across MP
Bhopal, June 10 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, has issued a fresh weather alert warning of widespread thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds across Madhya Pradesh over the next five days. The bulletin highlights significant…
UN Chief warns of full war in the Gulf, seeks new security framework
United Nations, June 10 (IANS) Warning that a “full war” could erupt in the Gulf, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a “new security architecture” for the region. In the Gulf region, “the ceasefire is more like a ‘lesser-fire’ –…
Jaipur court awards 20-year RI to teacher, accomplice in minor assault case
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) In a widely discussed case involving the abduction, sexual assault and blackmail of a minor student, a POCSO Court has awarded 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment each to the accused teacher and his accomplice, along with…
K’taka to re-verify 1.28 crore Gruha Laxmi beneficiaries amid misuse concerns
Bengaluru, June 10 (IANS) The Congress government in Karnataka has ordered a re-verification of beneficiaries under the Gruha Laxmi scheme, which provides a monthly allowance of Rs 2,000 to women heads of households. The move has sparked concerns and…
Assam: Two suspected rhino poachers arrested in Kaziranga
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Two suspected poachers were arrested, and two handmade rifles along with a motorcycle were seized during a joint anti-rhino poaching operation conducted by forest officials and police in the Agaratoli Range area of the Kaziranga…
Sachin Pilot takes veiled swipe amid fresh war of words with Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday took an indirect swipe at his critics, days after former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a fresh attack on him, saying that truth becomes evident when one looks a person in the eye.…