J&K: Police conduct searches in RS Pura ahead of Sanjy-2026
Jammu, June 25 (IANS) Ahead of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), police in J&K’s Jammu district on Thursday carried out a cordon and search operation (CASO) in houses of known gangsters and drug peddlers in the R.S. Pura area. Police said that…
Taratala warehouse collapse: Death toll rises to 11, rescue efforts hit by thunderstorm
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) The death toll in the roof collapse at an under-construction warehouse on P2 Transport Depot Road in Kolkata’s Taratala rose to 11 on Thursday. Officials said 30 workers have been recovered from under the debris so far, with 11…
Ex-Aussei batter Michael Klinger joins ILT20 side Gulf Giants as batting coach
Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) ILT20 side Gulf Giants have roped in former Australia batter Michael Klinger as their batting coach, a move which comes after Simon Helmot replaced Jonathan Trott as the side’s head coach last month. Trott, the former…
Govt mandates QR codes for vaccines, antimicrobials, cancer drugs to curb counterfeit medicines
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government has expanded the ambit of QR code-based tracking to include vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medicines and narcotic and psychotropic drugs to strengthen the quality, safety and integrity of India’s…
Bangladesh finances under strain as foreign debt burden surges: Report
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Bangladesh government’s foreign debt service burden is projected to almost double to $7.6 billion in FY29 from $4.11 billion in FY25 due to rising interest payments, shorter loan maturities, and repayments for several mega…
Rajasthan: Political battle over Yamuna water agreement escalates as BJP-Cong engage in war of words
Jaipur, June 25 (IANS) The political battle over the Yamuna Water Agreement has escalated sharply in Rajasthan, with the ruling BJP and Opposition Congress locked in a war of words over who deserves credit for bringing Yamuna waters to the parched…
Ila Arun shuts down comments doubting Alka Yagnik’s singing after Padma honour & health concerns
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Singer-actress Ila Arun has come out strongly in support of stalwart singer Alka Yagnik after apparently noticing comments questioning the veteran singer’s ability to sing following her recent Padma Bhushan honour and amid concerns…
Amrita Rao recalls Amitabh Bachchan praising her work in ‘Vivah’ post movie screening at Rajshri office
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Amrita Rao took a trip down memory lane on Thursday as she celebrated the anniversary of her film ‘Deewar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home’, further recalling a special moment involving megastar Amitabh Bachchan and her work in…
No one’s house will be blown up: CM Fadnavis on Sanjay Raut’s letter to police
Nagpur, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took a firm stand against the alleged intimidating statements made by the rebel Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Sanjay Patil, who joined the Shinde faction recently, over…
ED attaches 56 residential plots in MP education scam case
Indore, June 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached 56 residential plots in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attachment is part…