Rohini Acharya hits out at Bihar govt over Naubatpur gang rape case; 13 individuals booked
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The alleged gang-rape of two sisters in the Naubatpur area of Patna has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar. The two women, who had come from Jharkhand to perform at a Tilak ceremony, have accused 13 individuals of…
Delhi CM assures free DTC travel for NEET UG candidates tomorrow
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) On the eve of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 retest, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that all candidates will be allowed to travel free of cost on DTC buses on Sunday, and their family members…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar commends BLOs, supervisors in Jaipur for SIR implementation in Rajasthan (Ld)
Jaipur, June 20 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth Level Officer (BLO) supervisors at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in the city’s Sitapura…
Theegala in top 10 as Indian-origin golfers make their mark at the halfway stage of US Open
Southampton (USA), June 20 (IANS) Sahith Theegala emerged as the leading Indian-origin golfer at the halfway stage of the 2026 U.S. Open after producing one of the finest rounds of the day to surge into the Top-10 at Shinnecock Hills. The…
PM Modi hails Odisha’s development under CM Majhi, unveils vision for ‘Purvodaya’
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the BJP-led Odisha government, saying the double-engine government had ushered in a historic phase of progress, with the state moving rapidly on the path of development under the…
Rising crimes under Taliban rule in Afghanistan challenge claims of restored security: Report
Kabul, June 20 (IANS) The rise in criminal incidents across Afghanistan is not a peripheral issue but a stark reflection of the Taliban’s governance failures. Having returned to power pledging to restore order and end chaos, the Taliban has instead…
Ayush Ministry invites citizens for International Day of Yoga celebrations (Lead)
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has called on citizens across India to join the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 in large numbers to be part of “historic celebration of health, harmony and the country’s…
Women’s T20 WC: Familiar rivals renew battle as India, South Africa eye crucial advantage (Preview)
Manchester, June 20 (IANS) Old Trafford will stage one of the defining contests of Group 1 on Sunday as South Africa take on an unbeaten India in a fixture that could have a significant bearing on the race to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals.…
Pakistan slashes climate spending despite rising vulnerability to extreme weather
New Delhi , June 20 (IANS) Despite mounting evidence that Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the federal government has sharply reduced climate-related development spending in its budget for FY2026-27, even as neighboring…
Aamir Khan praised by ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ director as film turns 1: You are an addiction
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) As Aamir Khan’s sports drama “Sitaare Zameen Par” completed one year of release on Saturday, the director of the movie, R. S. Prasanna, showered praises on Mr Perfectionist through his latest social media post.…