New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured today with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’ on centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Vidyanand here. Speaking on receiving the award, PM Modi said, “On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’. I do not consider myself suitable for this….
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government over the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata, accusing the state administration of shielding the accused, who reportedly have links to the ruling party’s student wing. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson…
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The government will organise a ‘Manthan Baithak’ on June 30 with an aim to review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of Cooperation and evaluate the progress made so far. The ‘Manthan Baithak’ will be chaired by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and will see the participation of…
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced today that it has set up a four-member fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at a private college in Kolkata, a shocking incident that has sparked national outrage. Addressing a press conference here, BJP national spokesperson and MP…
Nottingham, June 28 (UNI) Captain Smriti Mandhana lit up Trent Bridge with her maiden T20I century, smashing 112 off just 62 deliveries as India Women piled up a formidable 210 for 5 in the first T20I against England Women. Mandhana’ innings was a masterclass in aggressive yet elegant batting, featuring 15 fours and 3 sixes….
Colombo, June 28 (UNI) Sri Lanka wrapped up a dominant victory over Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs on the fourth morning of the second Test at the SSC Ground in Colombo today, completing the match in just 28 minutes and sealing the two-match series 1-0. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star of…
Lausanne, (Switzerland) June 28 (UNI) India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has reclaimed the World number 1 rank in the latest rankings released by World Athletics. Chopra had lost this position to Grenada’s Anderson Peters in September, 2024. In the rankings released earlier this week Chopra has 1445 ranking points compared to Anderson Peters’ 1431. Germany’s…
Mumbai, June 28 (UNI) Actress Shefali Jariwala, who became an overnight star with the song “Kaanta Laga”, died at the age of 42. Sources said Shefali Jariwala was taken to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital yesterday by her husband, along with three others, after she suddenly experienced chest pain. It is said that her condition deteriorated around…
Mumbai, June 28 (UNI) Ramesh Sippy’s 1975 all-time hit ‘Sholay’ had its world premiere in Italy, in the restored, uncut version at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna. The screening, which celebrates the classic film’s 50th anniversary took place on June 27, 2025 at the open-air Piazza Maggiore. Speaking on the occasion ‘Sholay’s’…
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today paid homage to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, lauding his economic liberalisation policies and forward-looking foreign policy initiatives. In a tribute on X, Kharge acknowledged Rao’s transformative role in ushering in wide-ranging economic liberalisation policies that laid the foundation for…
