New Delhi: A hundred days into office, Delhi's new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is gearing up for a big move -- from her private home in Shalimar Bagh to an official government bungalow in the heart of Civil Lines. But if you're wondering whether she'll be taking over Arvind Kejriwal's infamous Sheesh Mahal, the answer is a clear 'no'. The BJP, during its election campaign, had strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party over alleged irregularities in the extravagant renovation of Sheesh Mahal -- the...Read More
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Seven people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dehradun, taking the total number of cases in the district to 29. On Friday, three people from Rishikesh, one from Sahaspur, and three from the Raipur region were infected with coronavirus. According to the Health Department, 25 patients were tested for COVID-19 on Friday, seven of whom were reported to be positive. Also Read | AP Inter Supplementary Results 2025: BIEAP To Release Andhra Pradesh Int...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of junior school teachers from across the state Friday staged a protest here demanding regularisation of their services and withdrawal of contractual appointment system. Holding posters and banners against the contractual appointment of junior teachers in schools, the teachers, including women, demonstrated at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here. The teachers, representing various schools across the state, demanded immediate regularisation of their posts and scrapping of the contract...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 7 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that his goal is to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people of Telangana and make the state a "One Trillion US dollar" economy. CM Reddy was speaking at an event on Friday, where he laid the foundation stones for development works worth Rs 1051.45 crores in Alair Assembly Constituency. Also Read | AP Inter Supplementary Results 2025: BIEAP To Release Andhra Pradesh Inter 1st and 2nd Year Supply E...Read More
MUMBAI: A directive from the state prohibiting the sale of fish at Sassoon Docks, one of Mumbai's oldest and most active fish landing sites, has stirred the waters for the fishing community, especially Kolis at Colaba and Cuffe Parade. The ban on fish sales, recently imposed by the Maharashtra state fisheries department, is a first at the dock and, according to the Koli community, oversteps the annual ban on fishing during the monsoon from June 1 to July 31. While the community acknowledges the...Read More
Hyderabad: State Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has said that the Telangana Government was intensifying its fight against Andhra Pradesh's proposed Godavari-Banakacharla Link Scheme and was determined to protect Telangana's water rights. The Minister said that he had written multiple letters to the Centre, exposing serious violations by Andhra Pradesh and demanding immediate intervention. Andhra Pradesh had failed to obtain technical clearances from the Central Water Commission (CWC) a...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One Earth, One Health vision, the DAKSHIN initiative for South-South cooperation, glacier preservation, a...Read More
Srinagar: Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that if the Prime Minister truly seeks to reduce the 'Dil Ki Doori' then humanitarian steps like release of prisoners need to be taken immediately. Mirwaiz while addressing a Friday gathering here at historic Jama Masjid in downtown Srinagar said that train links are a welcome, but it is the human links that truly matter and endure. On the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, Mirwaiz said that for thousands of families in J&K, the festival brings no ...Read More
CHENNAI: Sounding an alarm over the 2027 Census announced by the centre, CM MK Stalin, taking to X, said the danger of delimitation was imminent and that the Census would give the BJP-led union government the means to restructure parliamentary representation to its advantage, at the cost of the southern states. "The census delay is no accident and delimitation plan no coincidence. The danger I warned of is at our doorstep," he said. Referring to the claim of the ministry of home affairs that th...Read More
New Delhi, June 07: As Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is being celebrated today, there is considerable public interest in whether June 07, 2025 -- the first Saturday of the month -- is a national holiday. While no nationwide public holiday has been declared by the central government for June 6 or 7, many states have announced regional holidays for Bakrid. In Kerala, for instance, all educational institutions will remain closed on June 6 and 7, although government offices will only observe a holiday on Ju...Read More
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, announced a series of development projects worth crores of rupees for Palwal assembly segment, covering sectors such as sports and education. The projects will also boost civic amenities for the region. Addressing a public meeting in Palwal, the Chief Minister announced that an international-level modern sports complex will be constructed in Palwal. In addition, the local indoor stadium will be upgraded with so...Read More
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Bihar, challenged the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations, promising to remove it in states where his party gains power. He advocated for a caste census, citing its success in Telangana and Karnataka.Rejecting outright the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday vowed that "the barrier will be broken" in whichever part of the country his party came to power. The Leader of the Opposition in Lok ...Read More
Delhi is undergoing a significant infrastructure overhaul, with ongoing NHAI projects valued at Rs 35,000 crore and completed projects worth Rs 64,000 crore. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its support in these endeavors.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that major projects worth Rs 35,000 crore under NHAI are currently being built in the national capital, while earlier projects worth Rs 64,000 crore have been completed. More projects...Read More
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related proble...Read More
SRINAGAR - Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Kashmir on June 6 since a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, opening a strategic railway line to the contested region he called "the crown jewel of India". Mr Modi launched a string of projects worth billions of dollars for the divided Muslim-majority territory, the centre of bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan since their independence from British rule in 1947. Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan fought a four-day conflict in ...Read More
New Delhi [India] June 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, announced a series of development projects worth crores of rupees for Palwal assembly segment, covering sectors such as sports and education. The projects will also boost civic amenities for the region. Addressing a public meeting in Palwal, the Chief Minister announced that an international-level modern sports complex will be constructed in Palwal. In addition, the local indoor stadium will be upgraded with so...Read More
Move after opposition from syndicate members and SFI's protest The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Kannur University has withdrawn a contentious order forming a special committee to monitor university programmes for alleged anti-national content following strong opposition from syndicate members and protest by the Students Federation of India (SFI). Tension erupted outside the university administration office on Tuesday during a syndicate meeting, with the SFI activists staging a protest holding bann...Read More
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k...Read More
During a June 2 earnings call, Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra stated that the company remains engaged with the Union government to seek a resolution. On May 19, 2025, a two-judge bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan dismissed petitions filed by Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and the Tata Group under Article 32, which sought waivers on AGR interest and penalties. The court reaffirmed that the matter had been conclusively settled through its 2019 ruling and subsequent revie...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated one of the most ambitious railway projects ever built in India, which will connect the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time. Dubbed by government-operated Indian Railways as one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the 272-kilometer (169-mile) line begins in the garrison city of Udhampur in Jammu region and runs through Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city of Srinagar. The line ends in ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As ...Read More
Katra, June 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and ter-rorists today, reaffirming India's resolve to protect Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism and ex-ternal aggression. "Whenever Pakistan hears the name Operation Sindoor, it will be reminded of its humiliating de-feat," Modi declared, referring to the recent successful military operation that struck terror infra-structure inside Pakistan. He said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Aatmnirbhar B...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6: A dream first envisioned in 1884 by Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir came to life on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the iconic Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges, effectively integrating the Kashmir Valley into India's national railway grid for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of over a century of ambition, halted many times by history, geography, and conflict. In 1884, Maharaja Pratap Singh instructed his Prime Minister, Diwa...Read More
Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a stay on any coercive action, including demolition, against more than two dozen madrasas in Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow bench passed the interim order on petitions filed by Madrasa Moinul Islam Qasmiya Samiti and 26 other individual madrasas, all in Shravasti district. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Pleading Reinstatement of IWT, Say Sources. Justice ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One Earth, One Health vision, the DAKSHIN initiative for South-South cooperation, glacier preservation, a...Read More
JAMMU: "Today is a historic day in the journey of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Jammu & Kashmir," said Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson for J&K UT, reacting to the launch of the first-ever train service to the Kashmir Valley by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described the moment as monumental, not only in terms of infrastructure but also in the emotional and historical legacy it carries. "This milestone is a living tribute to Maharaja Pratap Singh, the third and longest-serving Dogra ruler of Jammu...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the ... New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One E...Read More
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amidst reports regarding a spike in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Odisha government has intensified its monitoring and containment measures to ensure public health safety across the state, said an official here on Friday. Referring to latest data released by the Health Department, a statement noted that a total of 755 samples have been tested in Odisha as of June 6, 2025. Of these, 38 samples have returned positive, with 9 individuals already recov...Read More
Bhopal, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) To speed up its promotion on solar energy further, the Madhya Pradesh government will organise 'Suryamitra Agriculture Feeder Scheme Summit' in Bhopal on June 10, said an official on Friday. Based on the 'vocal for local' vision, the summit will be organised at Kushabhau Thakre convention center aimed at providing developers and stakeholders with detailed information about the bidding process, financial structuring, and technical specifications. "The state is co...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced he will travel to Canada for the G7 summit to be held at Kananaskis, Alberta, between June 15 and 17 after Canadian PM Mark Carney on Friday evening called him over the phone and invited him. The development indicates a rebuilding of India-Canada ties and India's growing global influence as a major economic power under the leadership of Modi, given that he has now been invited to represent the country for G7 summits as a special invitee consecut...Read More