Akali Dal slams Punjab CM for publicly challenging Akal Takht authority
Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working committee on Friday condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for challenging the authority of the Akal Takht in public forums while asserting this was hurting the religious feelings of…
Vikram Bhatt to helm next part of ‘1920’ franchise, titled ‘1920: Cold Winter’
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released film ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’, is now set to direct the next part of the ‘1920’ franchise. The film is titled ‘1920: Cold Winter’.…
Punjab CM lays foundation of Rs 61.82-crore Dhusi Bund project
Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) Delivering a permanent solution to the decades‑old flood menace in the Satluj belt, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday laid the foundation stone of the 37.93‑km‑long Dhussi Bund Link Road project in Jalandhar…
Bikaner hospital records first death due to kidney failure as woman dies month after delivering baby
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) After five women succumbed to sufferings due to cesarean section (C-section) challenges and other surgeries in Rajasthan’s Kota, the first death has been reported due to post delivery challenges among new mothers at the…
Delhi BJP conducts door-to-door ‘Maha Jan Sampark Abhiyan’ across 256 mandals
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Delhi BJP’s door-to-door Maha Jan Sampark Abhiyan continued for the second consecutive day on Friday across 256 mandals in Delhi, with MPs, MLAs, and senior state office-bearers taking part. Delhi BJP General Secretary and…
Devbhoomi’s litchis are Italy’s favourite, says Piyush Goyal as first consignment heads to Europe
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the inaugural export of Uttarakhand’s famous litchis to Italy and said that this will open new gateways for the entry of Indian agricultural products into…
World Boxing Cup 2026: Prachi stuns Olympic medallist as India confirms six medals
Guiyang (China), June 19 (IANS) With pugilist Prachi leading the charge, India delivered a commanding performance at the World Boxing Cup 2026 (Stage 2), confirming six medals for the country following a strong showing in the quarterfinals. Prachi (57kg)…
Gifting ancient Indian texts will make India’s knowledge wealth global: Hindi poet Vyomesh Shukla
Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to France and Slovakia was marked not only by diplomatic engagements but also by a showcase of India’s diverse and rich cultural legacy through carefully curated gifts for world…
Strong testing infrastructure crucial for consumer protection and ease of doing biz: Pralhad Joshi
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) A robust testing and certification infrastructure is essential for protecting consumer interests, improving product reliability and facilitating ease of doing business, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday. Laying the…
Women’s T20 WC: Batting the strong pursuit of Indian team, power-play bowling not a strength, says Mithali
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The going has been great for India so far in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. With two wins out of as many games, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have themselves in a good space to enter the semi-finals. But with tougher…