Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Thursday dismissed rumors of a merger between the two rival NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar. Talking to reporters here, she clarified that no discussions or proposals regarding reunification have taken place. “There is no storm in a teacup…
Brasilia/New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said despite the global uncertainties and domestic challenges, India has consistently outperformed the global growth average. “Rising from the 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 4th largest today is a testament to India’s robust policies and the strength of its people,” Birla…
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the event management firm DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday in connection with the stampede that left 11 dead and over 30 injured outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred during…
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Ahead of the Fourth India-Central Asia Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Central Asian nations. He met with FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan, Deputy PM and FM Murat Nurtleu of Kazakhstan, FM Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyz Republic and FM Rashid Meredov…
Jammu, June 5 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Katra to flag off the Katra-Srinagar train. “Last minute touches at the site of the inauguration of the world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab…
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) On the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded a series of green initiatives, including the launch of an ambitious ‘Aravalli Green Wall Project,’ aimed at combating land degradation and the growing threats of climate change. Leading by example, the Prime Minister planted a sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali…
As the world unites onWorld Environment Day 2025 to champion sustainability, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stands at the forefront of marine conservation, reinforcing its commitment to protecting India’s vast coastal heritage. With an extensive coastline stretching over 11,000 km, the nation’s marine ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and nesting beaches—serve as critical lifelines for biodiversity…
Islamabad, June 3 (UNI) More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Pakistan after they were moved from their cells for safety amid earthquake tremors, police said. Several dozen of the prisoners that broke out of the jail in Karachi were quickly recaptured, he said on Tuesday, but at least 130 are understood…
Sylhet, June 3 (UNI) With two major rivers flowing above the danger mark, the water level continues to rise in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, despite the heavy rains subsiding, straining transport and communication, and waterlogging several areas. According to the Sylhet office of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Surma and Kushiyara rivers were flowing above…
Paris, June 3 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka edged a tight encounter against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. Sabalenka, bidding for a first Paris title, won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 against China’s Zheng on a blustery Court Phillippe Chatrier. The Belarusian – arguably the favourite for the title…
