Jammu, Jun 29 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration has not utilised nearly half of the central funds allocated for building underground bunkers for border residents over the last five years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The revelation comes amid heightened calls for civilian safety, following last month's Operation Sindoor and the intense cross-border shelling. Also Read | Cloudburst in Uttarkashi: 2 Dead, 7 Missing After Cloudburst ...Read More
New Delhi: In a key development regarding the Census 2027, the government of India has asked states and Union Territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before December 31, when they will be considered final for the census exercise. In a letter to all states and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan has said that for the Census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and f...Read More
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Government has set a target to export turmeric worth USD 1 billion by the year 2030, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday after inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Telangana's Nizamabad. The inauguration was done almost 21 months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a turmeric-focused board. There were long-pending demands from farmers for a turmeric board. "During the ...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre has set a target of achieving USD one billion in turmeric exports by 2030. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the National Headquarters of Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, he said the board would focus on packing, branding, marketing and export of the commodity. The turmeric board would work towards ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, export of their produce, besides research and development, he sai...Read More
RAMANATHAPURAM: The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended one Indian fishing boat carrying eight fishermen from Rameswaram for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the early hours of Sunday. This marks the first arrest since the commencement of the annual fishing ban. According to official sources from the Fisheries Department, around 300 mechanised fishing boats from the Rameswaram north port ventured into the sea on Saturday. On Sunday, while returning to shore, some f...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 123rd edition of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, celebrated a significant public health milestone, announcing that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared India "Trachoma-free." Highlighting this achievement, PM Modi attributed the success to the tireless efforts of the country's frontline health workers. "We resolved to eliminate trachoma and I am delighted to share with you that WHO has declared India as Trachoma-free...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Patoda village in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district for becoming a model carbon-neutral gram panchayat through sustainable practices and community effort. PM Modi's Statement "A village in Maharashtra has set a remarkable example," said the Prime Minister in the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. "Patoda is a gram panchayat that is carbon neutral. No one here throws garbage outside their home. There is a ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Delhi government has requested Rs 1,000 crore in funding from the Central government to deploy new technology and implement measures aimed at reducing the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Sunday during an inspection of Nehru Park. Minister Singh visited Nehru Park along with Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, as part of the government's initiative to install air purifiers in the area. Also...Read More
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediat...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The humble kolhapuri, style statement for affordable ethnic elegance and simply staple wear for many, catapulted to the rarefied runways of Milan with Prada rebranding the handcrafted chappal "leather flat sandals" at Rs 1.2 lakh. The outrage was instant and intense. That the GI-tagged footwear, a symbol of Indian craft that goes back centuries was appropriated by the Italian luxury label which featured it in Spring/Summer 2026 show, led to a massive debate on cultural t...Read More
Chennai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the development of 20,000 km of rural roads for Rs 8,000 crore under the Mudalvarin Grama Saalaigal Membattu Thittam (MGSMT), the Chief Minister's Rural Roads Development Scheme. According to a state government release highlighting the achievements of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin approved the improvement of 20,000 km of rural roads under the scheme. So far, 9,690 projects...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Indian Auto industry representatives are yet to leave for China to expedite the import of rare earth magnets as the delegation is still awaiting a formal go-ahead from the Chinese commerce ministry for a meeting, as per industry sources. Around 40-50 industry executives have received visas last month, but are still awaiting a formal nod from the Chinese authorities for the meetings on the matter. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 29, 2025: Assam State Lott...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Indian Auto industry representatives are yet to leave for China to expedite the import of rare earth magnets as the delegation is still awaiting a formal go-ahead from the Chinese commerce ministry for a meeting, as per industry sources. Around 40-50 industry executives have received visas last month, but are still awaiting a formal nod from the Chinese authorities for the meetings on the matter. Staring at shortages, the domestic automobile industry has also sought gov...Read More
Imphal: Representatives from key Meitei civil society organizations (CSOs) in Manipur are scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi on Monday, June 30. The discussions will focus on the ongoing ethnic conflict that has plagued the state. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A joint delegation from the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), and the Federation of Civ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam ...Read More
Chennai, June 29: Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy during early Sunday hours, allegedly for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen had set out from Rameswaram on Saturday night and were taken into custody along with their boat, which was also seized by the Sri Lankan naval authorities. According to fisheries department officials, the fishermen were operating near Delft Island when they were intercepted by...Read More
Thane, Jun 29 (PTI) Police have arrested a 30-year-old fruit seller for illegally possessing two country-made pistols in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the police's anti-extortion cell raided the man's premises at Bandarpada locality in Kalyan area on June 25, assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said. The police seized two country-made pistols and a live cartridge, valued at Rs 1.05 lakh, from the fruit seller, who had two previous criminal ...Read More
Chennai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy during early Sunday hours, allegedly for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen had set out from Rameswaram on Saturday night and were taken into custody along with their boat, which was also seized by the Sri Lankan naval authorities. According to fisheries department officials, the fishermen were operating near Delft Island when they w...Read More
Imphal, June 29 (UNI) A series of successful operations carried out by Manipur Police and security forces during the last 24 hours led to the arrest of several individuals involved in vehicle theft, insurgent activity, and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Police arrested a vehicle lifter identified as Syed Riyaj from his residence at Lilong Chaobok in Thoubal District. The arrest was made under Lilong Police Station. Authorities seized a blue two wheeler without reg...Read More
New Delhi: Ravi Agarwal has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the top policy-making body of the Income Tax Department. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet announced the decision on Saturday. His reappointment is on a contract basis for a period of one year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. The government stated in a notification that his service terms will follow the standard rules that apply t...Read More
After a controversy triggered by the use of Kolhapuri chappals in a collection, Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has acknowledged the connection, saying the design is "inspired" by the Indian handcrafted footwear. The Italian house, however, said that sandals featured in the men's 2026 fashion show are still at the design stage and none of the pieces worn by models on the ramp are confirmed to be commercialised. "We acknowledge that the sandals featured in the recent Prada Men's 2026 Fashion...Read More
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances ...Read More
Guwahati/Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Saturday reaffirmed the government's commitment to the development of the North Eastern states during the 2nd North-East Mining Minister's Conclave. Speaking on the second day of the conclave, he emphasized that the Government of India (GoI) would support the mineral- and coal-rich North Eastern states and highlighted plans to strengthen mining infrastructure, expedite project approvals, and promote sustainable mining pract...Read More
Guwahati: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said that the central leaders of the BJP are assessing the situation and said that efforts are on to form a popular government in the state. Manipur has been under President's rule for the past over four months. "I am hopeful that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon," Singh told the media on the sidelines of a book release programme at the BJP state headquarters in Imphal. He said that the BJP is a national party, an...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridg...Read More
New Delhi: Days after facing criticism over his remarks on English, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said "Hindi is not a rival to any Indian language", but friends with all Indian languages and there should be no opposition to any foreign language in the country. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the Central government's official language department, Shah also asked all the state governments to take the initiative to impart medical and engineering education in the local la...Read More
New Delhi The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an emergency alert to Android and iOS mobile phone users across India on Saturday. The pop-up alert, received by smartphone users first in English around 1pm, followed by a Hindi version around 1:30pm, contained a test message informing the users about the government's initiative. "This is a TEST Cell Broadcast message sent by Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. Please ignore this message. No action is required from ...Read More
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday demanded that the Congress party clearly state its position on the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, accusing the party of evading accountability for one of the darkest chapters in Indian democracy. Speaking at an event in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Ashoka urged Congress to apologise to the people and address the ...Read More
Parag Jain, a seasoned IPS officer from the Punjab cadre, has been appointed as the next chief of R&AW, commencing his two-year tenure on July 1, 2025.The Centre has selected Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, as the incoming chief of the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's premier external intelligence agency. He succeeds Ravi Sinha, with his two-year term set to begin on July 1, 2025 and run through June 30, 2027 Currently heading the Aviation Research Centre, Jain...Read More
KOLKATA: The political slugfest following the gang-rape of a law student inside a college continued Saturday as TMC took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising instead the "quick action taken against the accused". Opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime were made in their persona...Read More