J&K L-G announces reopening of Naranag Temple in Ganderbal for devotees, tourists
Srinagar, June 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced the reopening of the historic Naranag Temple in Ganderbal district for devotees and tourists. The L-G said in a post on X: “After a thorough security review, a…
Trump reiterates Meloni asked ‘over and over’ for picture with him, claims Italian PM’s popularity level falling at home
Washington, June 20 (IANS) A once-close political partnership between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has erupted into a public feud after Trump claimed the Italian leader repeatedly sought a photograph with him at the…
No injury is easy, but this one has hit the hardest, says Shreyanka after being ruled out of T20 WC
Manchester, June 20 (IANS) India off‑spin bowling all‑rounder Shreyanka Patil admitted her latest injury setback has been the ‘hardest’ to take after a right ankle injury led to her being ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.…
Over Rs 4.46 lakh crore disbursed since launch of PM-KISAN scheme
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Over Rs 4.46 lakh crore has been disbursed since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in 2019, making it one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer (DBT) initiatives, an official fact-sheet…
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims seven more lives; death toll rises to 677
Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) As many as seven children have died from measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 677 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local…
1st-ever shipment of dried whole egg powder from Odisha on way to Austria
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India has facilitated the first-ever commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir in Odisha to Austria, marking a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural and processed food exports from…
IIT Roorkee, WRI India partner to advance sustainable battery ecosystem and clean energy research
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and WRI India on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in areas such as sustainable batteries, electric mobility, resource…
World’s oldest operating nuclear units reconnects to India’s grid: Report
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) First two units at India’s oldest nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station— world’s oldest operating nuclear units — have been reconnected to the grid following extensive modernisation and refurbishment, a…
MP: Lightning kills woman, niece in Shahdol while gathering Mahua flowers
Bhopal/Shahdol, June 20 (IANS) In a tragic incident amid shifting pre-monsoon weather, a woman and her eight-year-old niece lost their lives after being struck by lightning in Odari village under Papaundh police station in Shahdol district in Madhya…
Bihar govt orders judicial inquiry into Bharat Tiwari encounter amid political backlash
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The police encounter that took place on June 17 in Bilauti village under the Shahpur police station area of Bhojpur district has taken a significant turn, with the Samrat Choudhary government ordering a judicial inquiry into the…