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Former Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad "hopeful" of getting cabinet berth

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:46 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4 (ANI): Former Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Thursday expressed confidence about his inclusion in the Cabinet in the upcoming expansion and said the Congress party in Karnataka is working towards returning to power in 2028.

Speaking on the political developments within the state unit, Lad also welcomed the appointment of BK Hariprasad as the new KPCC chief, stating that th

PM Modi's mega development: 22,000 crore projects across Gujarat, Daman, Lakshadweep

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Daman on June 5, 2026. At around 2:30 pm, the Prime Minister will visit Hazira in Surat district to review ongoing industrial operations and infrastructure projects.

At around 4:15 pm, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth around 18,800 crore in Surat. He wi

Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan series due to hamstring injury: BCCI sources

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:27 GMT

By Vipul Kashyap

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Star India batter Virat Kohli is ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan at home due to a hamstring injury, as per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources.

Virat was seen struggling while running during the final stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Ahmedabad, but took the Roy

Digital adoption raises productivity by 76%, enhances formal credit access: SBI

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Greater digital adoption, better access to capital, and longer operational experience contribute to higher productivity. According to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI), the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can increase labor productivity by up to 76%.

The report noted that 'one-unit increase in the ICT adoption index is associated with nearly a 76

EAM Jaishankar meets Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, backs stronger bilateral cooperation

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the South American nation.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'pleased to call on Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela in New Delhi today' and expressed appreciation for her longstanding commitme

West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy backs NIA's action on TMC leader Saokat Molla, says 'anyone involved will be summoned'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:32:20 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 4 (ANI): West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy on Thursday backed National Investigation Agency's (NIA) action against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, stating that anyone linked to a case is required to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the agency if summoned.

'Wherever a case exists, wherever someone is involved, that person will inevitably be issu

Congress stands by BK Hariprasad; CM to decide portfolios, says Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:31:59 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said that BK Hariprasad is a staunch Congress leader with a clear ideology whom the party stands by, adding that the Chief Minister will decide on cabinet portfolios while also warning of a real economic crisis where the country's gold is being sold.

Speaking to reporters, Priyank Kharge said,' BK Hariprasah is a staunch Co

Zojila Tunnel nears key milestone, Gadkari to trigger breakthrough blast

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:51 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 4 (ANI): The strategically significant 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which will link Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh, is set to achieve a major milestone on June 9, when Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to trigger the breakthrough blast.

Once completed, the tunnel will become the world's longest single-tube, bi-directional road tunnel at

ADB, Standard Chartered partner to expand supply chain finance access for Indian businesses

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank have signed agreements to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements covering both US dollar and Indian rupee transactions.

According to ADB, the agreements include a risk participation arrangement through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) for US dollar-denominated transac

DK Shivakumar greets supporters outside his residence day after taking oath as Karnataka CM

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:59:52 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Thursday, briefly met with his supporters gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru.

This comes a day after Shivakumar officially took charge as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking a new era for the state.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, marked the formal commencement of his ten

Gujarat becomes the New Hub in Organ Transplantation

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:59:47 GMT

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 4: Organ transplantation in India has come a long way over the past five decades, and Gujarat has been significantly contributing to this milestone, with Zydus Hospitals at its forefront. Zydus Hospitals Ahmedabad and Vadodara reach new heights in advanced transplant care.

Across its centres in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, Zydus H

i2k2 Networks Honoured as AWS Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year -- India 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:59:42 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 4: i2k2 Networks Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading cloud infrastructure and managed services providers, has been named the Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year -- India at the 2026 AWS Partners of the Year awards for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. The award was announced at AWS Summit Mumbai and officially recognised on the AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog, cementi

Cong chief Kharge slams Centre over recent National Family Health Survey, accuses Govt of hiding data "exposing" failures

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:59:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Central Government over the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS), accusing the government of hiding crucial data which would 'expose its failures.'

In an 'X' post, Kharge highlighted the 'absolute incompetence' of the Central government, while alleging that one in five children across the countr

Ambassador Gor meets business tycoon Anand Mahindra, discusses investments in US

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:04:04 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ambassador Sergio Gor, met Anand Mahindra and held discussions with him on the investments by the Mahindra Group in the United States.

He underlined that the talks featured areas such as generating jobs and building resilient supply chains.

In a post on X, Gor said, 'Very much enjoyed visiting with @anandmahindra, the chairman of @MahindraRise, learning about thei

NIA searches former TMC MLA Saokat Molla's premises; daughter says 'have nothing to say'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:03:54 GMT

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], June 4 (ANI): As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out search and questioning operations at the residence of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla in the Bamunia area of Bhangar, his daughter said she had 'nothing to say' about the raids.

The action is linked to an investigation into a bomb blast that occurred a few days before the West Bengal Ass

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices, and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment.

The BSE Sensex settled lower by 443.15 points, or 0.60 per cent, at 73,903.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 121 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 23,284.60.

Market analysts suggest to remain

India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:32:18 GMT

Beijing [China], June 4 (ANI): India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during the meeting between Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and Afghan envoy to China, Asadullah Karimi on Wednesday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said that they exchanged views on the civilizational ties between the two countries and sustained efforts in

NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast case

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:32:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at nine locations across West Bengal in the Bhangar blast case, officials said.

The anti-terror agency on April 26 took over the case related to the recovery of crude bombs in West Bengal and started its investigation considering the terror angle. The agency had registered a fresh First Information Report in t

"Vasundhara Raje believed in my vision, we were friends even before she became CM": Lalit Modi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:32:08 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has said that former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje believed in his vision of creating a cricket tournament of the scale of the IPL and had seen his work with cricket.

In an exclusive interview with ANI in London, Lalit Modi said the product he had created is satisfying and gratifying and entertaining for the world. He al

'I shed no tears for TMC's self-destruction': Swapan Dasgupta urges BJP to guard against defectors seeking to 'wash away past sins'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:32:01 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 4 (ANI): and BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta on Thursday reacted to the deepening crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), cautioning his party against embracing defectors as the opposition outfit grapples with an unprecedented internal revolt following its defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections.

In a post on X, Dasgupta said he was not saddened by the turmoil within the TMC but s

"Rupert Murdoch became my second-biggest enemy": Lalit Modi reveals fallout of 2008 CLT20 cancellation

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:31:47 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that media mogul Rupert Murdoch became his 'second-biggest enemy' after the cancellation of the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) in the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Speaking to ANI in London, Modi recalled the difficult circumstances following the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, which

"Ranveer Singh met me a few years ago, he wanted to play me in a movie": Lalit Modi reveals his biopic is in works

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:31:42 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has revealed that he is currently working on a biopic based on his life.

While the actor who will portray him on screen has yet to be finalized, Lalit Modi, in an interview with ANI, shared that Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had met him a few years ago in London and expressed a keen interest in playing his character in the biographical film.

' The

PM Modi meets Citi CEO Jane Fraser, Discusses investment, AI and green energy opportunities

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:31:36 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Citi Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser to discuss opportunities to further support India's economic growth priorities, including attracting global investment, expanding Indian companies overseas, alternative energy, and artificial intelligence.

According to a statement issued by Citi on Thursday, Fraser met the Prime Minister

"I was born with a diamond spoon...Rs 10-12 crore won't last me a week": Lalit Modi says he would not change his lifestyle for anybody

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:27 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who claims that there is no wrongdoing by him in the legal cases faced by him in India, has said that he was born with 'a diamond spoon', has a kingsize lifestyle, travels everywhere and that 'Rs 10-12 crore' may not last with him a week.

In an interview with ANI in London, the flamboyant industrialist, who founded the Indian Premier League, said he w

NIA conduct searches at former TMC MLA Saokat Molla's residence in connection with crude bomb blast case

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:17 GMT

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], June 4 (ANI): A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out search and questioning operations at the residence of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla in South Bamunia area of Bhangar.

The action is linked to an investigation into a bomb blast that occurred a few days before the West Bengal Assembly elections, in which one person was

NCDRC notes statutory 50% pre-deposit, stays execution of 1.65 Crore refund to Range Rover customer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has noted that Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. has already made the statutory pre-deposit of 50% of the awarded amount and has, meanwhile, stayed the execution of an order directing refund of over 1.65 crore to a purchaser of a Range Rover vehicle pending consideration of the company's appeal.

A Bench comprising Justice A.P.

"Each team will be worth billions": Lalit Modi predicts Women's Cricket to become world's no 2 sporting league

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:06 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has made a stellar forecast for the future of women's cricket, predicting that within the next 15 years, individual franchises in the women's game will touch billion-dollar valuations.

Speaking to ANI, the 62-year-old sports administrator stated that the meteoric rise of women's cricket, fueled exponentially by the Women's Premier L

AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of "breaking parties" amid TMC split

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:01 GMT

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Amid the rebellion in Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engineering splits in the rival parties through the use of investigative agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Speaking to the reporters after 58 TMC MLAs rebelled against the party's leaders

"It's unfortunate": Lalit Modi laments slow judicial process in Godfrey Phillips case

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:58:50 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi said the legal dispute involving Godfrey Phillips is a family matter that remains pending in court, adding that the matter could be resolved immediately if the trust agreement is enforced.

The 'Godfrey Phillips case' involving Lalit Modi pertains to a dispute that arose after the death of industrialist KK Modi in 2019. Following KK Modi's p

"He has delivered great results, taken India into the ICC...": Lalit Modi on Jay Shah's efforts as global cricket body's chairman

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:24 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi hailed International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah's efforts in running the world's cricket governing body, also asserting that 'only business that works today is Indian Cricket.'

The former IPL chairman was speaking to ANI. Jay Shah, the former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, took over ICC's to

"PM Modi a great cricket fan", says Lalit Modi; urges global-standard upgrade of Ahmedabad stadium

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:13 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview in London, the IPL founder said PM Modi had consistently shown keen

"Why am I being attacked?": Lalit Modi tears into Rahul Gandhi, says Congress leader uses him to stir public sentiment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:03 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning why he remains a constant target of the leader's speeches and parliamentary interventions. Lalit asserted that despite the rhetoric, no legal case has been proven against him in the last 17 years.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lalit Modi challenged the authorities to take him to court, claiming

"I'll have you raided in the morning": Lalit Modi alleges Tharoor threatened raid over questions on Sunanda Pushkar

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:52 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi claimed he received a phone call from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, urging him not to raise questions about his late wife Sunanda Pushkar, after Lalit attempted to block the entry of the Kochi consortium over an alleged fraudulent equity structure involving Pushkar.

In an interview with ANI, Lalit alleged that Tharoor warned him of p

"Bilateral Test Cricket will die": Lalit Modi urges radical overhaul, demands deletion of ODIs

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:47 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Archetype of the modern T20 revolution and former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has issued a stark ultimatum regarding the survival of cricket's longest format. He warned that traditional, bilateral red-ball series are on an absolute path to extinction unless radical commercial interventions are introduced to recapture global audiences.

Speaking to ANI in London, the 6

"Biggest reason I left cricket": Lalit Modi claims Dawood Ibrahim's $4-billion 'Satta Bazaar' targeted him over IPL control

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:36 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): In a sensational disclosure, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi revealed for the first time that alleged life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was one of the single biggest reasons behind his decision to permanently retire from cricket administration.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lalit detailed how his uny

"Sonia Gandhi was backing him": Lalit Modi claims high-level Congress cover-up behind 2010 IPL Kochi scandal

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:59:02 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has made explosive claims while recollecting the fracas surrounding the Kochi Tuskers IPL franchise in 2010. Lalit Modi, who now lives in the UK, claimed that a political shield was put up for Congress leader Shashi Tharoor during the controversy.

In an interview with ANI, Lalit Modi claimed that when he attempted to block the entry of the Kochi consortium

South African Dy President Mashatile meets COO of Biological E Ltd to forge vaccine partnership

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:52 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile met with the Chief Operating Officer at Biological E Limited, Lakshminarayana Neti, in Hyderabad to forge a partnership over vaccine innovation.

Deputy President Mashatile emphasises the need for Indian pharmaceutical companies to invest in South Africa.

'Our meeting comes at a time when South Africa is in

"Went to dressing room and begged them to play" T20: Lalit Modi recalls persuading India stars for 2007 World Cup

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:47 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairperson Lalit Modi has recalled how he personally approached Indian cricketers in the dressing room during Team India's 2007 tour of England, urging them to participate in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup, saying the format was initially met with scepticism within the team.

India's tour of England took place from July 19 to September 8, 2007, compri

Govt actively examining supportive policy frameworks to accelerate affordable adoption of flex-fuel: Petroleum Minister

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has emphasised that the government is 'actively examining supportive policy frameworks to accelerate affordable adoption', including fuel price support and targeted fiscal incentives.

Speaking at the Launch of Hero MotoCorp's First Flex-Fuel Motorcycle in the national capital on Wednesday, he said India's future mobility

"Double in three years": Lalit Modi forecasts IPL expansion, credits OTT surge for growth in viewership shift

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:37 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has expressed confidence that the cash-rich T20 league will double in size over the next three years, while asserting that the future of cricket viewership lies on digital platforms rather than traditional television.

Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has witnessed remarkable growth in terms of viewership, commercial value and global rea

"Bigger than Hollywood or Bollywood": Lalit Modi forecasts global megastardom for 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:33 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) architect Lalit Modi has made a glittering prediction for teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, asserting that the 15-year-old has the explosive potential to transcend traditional celebrity and become a global sporting icon bigger than any Hollywood or Bollywood star.

Speaking to ANI on what makes the Indian Premier League (IPL) one of the world's mos

"I'm not running at all, Indian Government has long arm": Lalit Modi rejects 'fugitive' label

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:28 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has fiercely rejected the 'fugitive' label slapped on him, pointing out that he has never been convicted of a single crime.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lalit Modi mocked the idea that he is successfully hiding from Indian authorities, attributing the narrative entirely to media sensationalism rather than legal reality. He ru

Telangana & Germany's Thuringia state sign MoU on mutual cooperation in Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:30:25 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): Recognising Telangana's rapidly growing economy and its strengths in IT, life sciences and advanced manufacturing, the German state of Thuringia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government for cooperation in areas like Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences.

The agreement was signed during a high-level delegation meeting le

PM Modi in Gujarat on 5 June: will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for National Highway Projects worth Rs 12,421 crore

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:30:11 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat, Gujarat, on Friday, World Environment Day. During the visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth Rs 12,421 crore in the South Gujarat region, a release said.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, PM Modi will inaugurate two packages of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway and la

India condoles death of former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India has offered its profound condolences following the passing of former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, affirming that the departed leader will always be remembered as a 'friend of India' for his role in bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary at the Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA), Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) divisio

NHRC takes suo motu cogniSance of trafficking and assault of minor; issues notice to Odisha, UP

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:57:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a media report that a 17-year-old tribal girl from the Kankadahada area of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, was trafficked, sold and subjected to repeated sexual assaults for about two years in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, a statement released on Wednesday said.

The victim and three other girls were reported

"Much-needed support": Air India hails approval of ATF price stabilisation fund

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:57:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Air India on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to introduce Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund and hailed it as a 'much-needed support' to the Indian aviation ecosystem.

In a post on X, the airline expressed gratitude towards the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and all other relevant authorities for the 'timely interv

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Karan Adani

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:29:22 GMT

Howrah (West Bengal) [India], June 4 (ANI): Managing Director (MD) of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Karan Adani, paid a 'courtesy call' on West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna (State Secretariat).

Earlier, CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a new Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bhawanipur Ward No. 71.

Adhikari also offered prayers at the historic Taraknath Temple in T

Shared heritage of Buddhism, Ramayana anchors India-Laos civilisational bonds: EAM Jaishankar

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the deep-rooted civilisational bonds between India and Laos, noting that the bilateral alliance remains firmly rooted in an enduring shared heritage and robust historical connections.

Presiding over high-level diplomatic talks in the national capital on Wednesday, the External Affairs Minister co-chaired the 10th India-Lao PDR Joi

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrives in New Delhi; to review Vision 2035, push forward FTA

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in New Delhi for her maiden official visit to India, marking a significant milestone in high-level diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Welcoming the visiting dignitary on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined the importance of the visit in charting the next chapter of bilateral r

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates BJP office in Bhawanipur

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:34:31 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 3 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday inaugurated a new Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bhawanipur Ward No. 71.

Earlier, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari offered prayers at the historic Taraknath Temple in Tarakeswar in Hooghly district and spoke about plans for the temple's development and preservation of its heritage.

Speak

'Underlying sense of despair among youth': KTR on 'Cockroach Janata Party'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:46 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) recalled his previous prediction regarding a potential youth-led political shift in India, stating that the current government is 'not as great' as it is perceived to be.

Speaking to ANI, the BRS leader referenced a previous interaction in Mumbai where he was questioned about the possibility of a 'Gen Z'

"Ethanol is not inferior": Gadkari unveils Hero MotoCorp's 1st flex-fuel motorcycle

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): In a major leap for India's green economy, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched Hero MotoCorp's first-ever flex-fuel motorcycle models.

The indigenous, ethanol-powered two-wheelers are primed to slash the country's massive crude oil import bill, clean up urban air quality, and channel fuel expenditures back into the rural agrarian economy

BK Hariprasad appointed KPCC chief as DK Shivakumar steps down after becoming Karnataka CM

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:36 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 3 (ANI): The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Wednesday appointed senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), following the resignation of DK Shivakumar after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The appointment was announced through an official order issued by Congress general secretary (org

Narcotics bureau seizes over 1 Kg Heroin from passenger at Ujjain Railway Station

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:11 GMT

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, has seized 1.067 kilograms of heroin from a passenger at Ujjain Railway Station and arrested him in connection with its illicit trafficking.

The action was carried out based on a specific intelligence developed by the CBN office, indicating that a person was transporting around one kilogram of heroin through

Fence breaching by Bangladeshis among key issues in 57th BSF-BGB DG-level conference from June 8-11

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Fence breaching by Bangladesh nationals, prevention against assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and Indian civilians and prevention of trans-border crimes are among the key issues to be discussed in the four-day 57th Director General-level Border Co-ordination Conference between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

In the conference, scheduled from June 8 to Jun

Adani Foundation, Anushkaa Foundation partner to support over 10,000 children with clubfoot across five states

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:53 GMT

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): More than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across five states are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, and the Anushkaa Foundation, a specialised non-profit focused on eliminating clubfoot through public health partnerships.

Announced on World Clubfoot Day, the three-year in

'Party will not split': TMC MLA Reyat Sarkar denies rebel talk amid LoP row

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:41 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 3 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a split within the party amid the ongoing internal crisis over the appointment of the Leader of Opposition (LoP), asserting that the legislators continued to stand with the party and recognise Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Speaking to ANI, Sarkar denied allegations of rebellion a

Union Cabinet approves scheme for support to NCRPB for replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR area

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution and promoting cleaner mobility in the Delhi-NCR region.

The scheme will be funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Mo

PM Modi hails Cabinet's key decisions on Delhi-NCR clean mobility scheme, NH projects, airline support

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted a series of key decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, saying the measures would boost infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity, support airlines and help reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said the Cabinet had approved a landmark two-year scheme aimed at reducing air

ED raids Punjab, UP premises linked to India-Cambodia human trafficking syndicate

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations across Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an investigation into a human trafficking syndicate operating from India and Cambodia.

The raids are continuing at the premises linked to the suspects in close coordination with the state police forces, based on certain inputs against the syndicate.<

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces free bus passes for all students in first Cabinet decision

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:09 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 3 (ANI): Taking swift and decisive action immediately after assuming office, Newly-sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced that bus passes will be provided free of cost to 'all school and college students' across the state.

During his maiden cabinet briefing, Shivakumar said that many questioned why the free transport was limited to girls, which i

Telangana: Heatwave subsides as IMD predicts rain; monsoon arrival expected by June 10-13

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:03 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of heatwave alerts across Telangana, noting that temperatures have begun to subside due to evolving weather patterns.

Speaking to ANI, IMD Hyderabad Meteorologist GNRS Srinivas said that while the state had been reeling under intense heat since mid-May, the situation is now gradually improv

Madras HC declares DMK's Appavu elected MLA from Radhapuram in 2016 Assembly polls

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:46 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 3 (ANI): Madras High Court on Wednesday declared Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate and former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu as elected MLA of Radhapuram Assembly constituency from 2016 to 2021.

He was previously declared defeated by the Election Commission of India by a margin of 49 votes by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate, Inbadura

Administrator reviews preparations for Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027 in Chandigarh

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:40 GMT

Chandigarh [India], June 3 (ANI): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday visited the Athletics Track Sports Complex, Sector 7 in Chandigarh to review the preparations and proposed infrastructure upgradation plans for hosting the Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh in next year

H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigar

DK Shivakumar takes charge as Karnataka Chief Minister

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:35 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 3 (ANI): Hours after taking the oath as Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar took charge of his office on Wednesday.

The oath-taking ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan and 13 MLAs took the oath as ministers. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara will be Deputy Chief Minister.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from acro

Indian pharma major to build new Moscow plant

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:41 GMT

AMoscow clusterwillparticipateintheindustrial development of drugs in collaboration with an Indian companys unit

Indian pharma major Hetero Labs has agreed with the city of Moscow to build a new plant and expand pharmaceutical collaboration in a special economic zone in the Russian capital.

A memorandum of cooperation was signed by Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow Government, and Mu

India condemns attacks on Kuwait International Airport that killed an Indian national, urges cessation of "such attacks"

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India on Wednesday strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport that claimed the life of an Indian national and left several other Indians injured, reiterating its call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the family

TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor, party says had sought Mamta Banerjee's permission

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:38 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 3 (ANI): Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned from the post of Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).

Party leader Kunal Ghosh said that Firhad Hakim had sought party supremo Mamata Banerjee's permission to resign as the BJP government was trying to impede its work.

Ghosh said Hakim wanted 'a dignified exit' as the State Gov

PM Modi congratulates Denmark's Frederiksen on assuming office, eyes stronger ties under Green Strategic Partnership

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Mette Frederiksen on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Denmark for a third consecutive term, and said he looks forward to further strengthening the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership.

'Congratulations to my friend Ms. Mette Frederiksen on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Denmark for a remarkable third co

Fences can be put on borders, not around hearts: Pawan Kalyan calls for unity, downplays row with KTR

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:06 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): Breaking his silence on the escalating cross-border political row, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday advocated for regional unity between the Telugu states, stating that political boundaries cannot cage the hearts of the people.

The JSP chief downplayed his recent verbal duel with BRS Working President K

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee on June 15 in primary teachers recruitment scam probe

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:56 GMT

New Delhi, June 3 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued summons to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the multi-crore Primary Teachers Recruitment scam in West Bengal, officials said.

Banerjee has been asked to appear before the central agency on June 15 to join the ongoing investigation. The summons is part of the ED's probe into alleged irregularities in the recr

Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gopinath

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India's economic growth, projected at 6.5 per cent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), could slow closer to 6 per cent as elevated oil prices continue to weigh on the economy, former IMF Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist Gita Gopinath told ANI.

According to Gopinath, the impact of higher oil prices is likely to persist into next year.

'We are not going to se

MP CM Yadav travels in EV to promote clean energy, fuel conservation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:37 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav included an electric vehicle (EV) in his convoy and travelled in it from the CM residence to the State Hanger in Bhopal on Wednesday, promoting the use of clean energy and fuel conservation.

The initiative was undertaken in line with the call for energy conservation and prudent use of resources given by Prime Minister Narendr

Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:30 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): The government is already supporting the economy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis by not allowing the full impact of rising global oil prices to be passed on to consumers, according to Gita Gopinath, former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gopinath said the limited increase in retail fuel prices by t

Tragedy in Kuwait: Indian national killed in attack at airport; Embassy mobilises relief operations

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 3 (ANI): In a tragic international development, an Indian national was killed and several others were injured following a violent attack at the Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday.

The Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed profound grief over the loss of life, confirming that emergency diplomatic protocols have been activated to support the affected families and manage the unfoldin

"Reduced to pieces": Keshav Prasad Maurya targets Mamata Banerjee over 'disintegration' of TMC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:59:54 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 3 (ANI): Launching a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Wednesday claimed that her 'ruthlessness' has led to the disintegration of her own party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Taking to social media platform X, 'Due to Ms Mamata Banerjee's ruthlessness, her own party, the Trinamool Congress,

India should focus on ease of doing business, AI to boost capital flows and ease rupee pressure, says Gita Gopinath

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:59:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Former IMF Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said India's policy focus should shift toward improving ease of doing business and building a positive AI narrative to attract capital flows and take pressure off the rupee amid West Asia-related macro risks.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gopinath said she identified two key levers for India: 'doing fu

Fourth Sudarshan S-400 squadron arrives in India from Russia

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:59:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): In a major boost to strengthen the long-range air defence capabilities of the country, the fourth squadron of the S-400 Sudarshan air defence systems reached India from Russia a few days ago.

The S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defence system from Russia reached India on a ship and will be deployed in the operational area very soon, defence sources told ANI.

The S-400 air de

CCPA Fines PhysicsWallah Rs 5 Lakh, McAfee Rs 1 Lakh for dark patterns on digital platforms

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:59:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): CCPA has fined PhysicsWallah Rs 5 Lakh, McAfee Rs 1 Lakh for dark patterns on digital platforms. The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. CCPA, headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Shri Anupam Mishra, said the practices

UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over victims of hotel fire in New Delh

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:28:57 GMT

ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of India over this traged

India expresses interest in buying up to 200 Russian aircraft

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:11:34 GMT

The head of the United Aircraft Corporation has said the first Superjet could be made in the South Asian country in 3 years

India has expressed an interest in buying up to 200 Russian regional aircraft, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has said.

Airline companies in the country have expressed an interest in the Il-114-300 and SJ-100 planes, Vadim Badekha, the head of the UA

"We have been accepted as principal opposition, Speaker has granted us our claim": Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:56 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 3 (ANI): In fast-moving political developments in West Bengal, expelled Trinamool Congress legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who had claimed support of 58 MLAs, on Wednesday said that they have been 'accepted as the principal opposition' in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly and that the Speaker has granted 'us our claim'.

Addressing a press conference, Ritabrata Banerjee a

RBI to hold rate on Friday, future hike will depend on inflation data: Gita Gopinath

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:51 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in the near term and adopt a data-dependent approach before taking any future policy action, according to Gita Gopinath, former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In an exclusive interview with ANI ahead of the RBI's monetary policy announcement, Gopinath on Wednes

Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez arrives in India for working visit aimed at further deepening ties

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday arrived in the national capital for a five-day working visit aimed at further deepening the bilateral ties between India and Venezuela.

Welcoming the Venezuelan leader, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X said that the visit would provide an opportunity for both countries to strengthen cooperation and buil

PM Modi to inaugurate GIDC projects worth over Rs 894 cr in Bharuch, Rs 169.3 cr in Valsad on June 5

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:26 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) projects worth over Rs 1,063 crore in South Gujarat during his visit to the state on June 5, according to a press release.

The projects, spread across Bharuch and Valsad districts, are part of a larger development package worth over Rs 18,777

"Lolo in absolutely top form": Karan Johar gives shout out to Karisma over her web series 'Brown'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:20 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): Filmmaker Karan Johar is extremely excited to see Karisma Kapoor's upcoming web series 'Brown'.

On Wednesday, Karan gave a shout-out to Karisma after watching a glimpse of her intense performance as a cop in the trailer.

'What a gripping trailer! Lolo is in absolutely top form, you know the screen loves you. Can't wait to see you smash it. Best of luck to the en

India and South Africa to scale up bilateral cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure and advance manufacturing

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India and South Africa are strengthening ties in future technologies as a major focus. Both countries on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing as key priorities for the next phase of engagement, as stated by the Ministry of Science & Technology press release.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra S

Medicaps University Is Expanding What Career-Ready Education Looks Like in India

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:38 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 3: When students and parents sit down to choose a university, the conversation almost always gravitates toward the same handful of directions. Software engineering. Computer science. MBA. The well-trodden roads feel safer, more legible, more certain. But the world being built right now does not run on software alone. It runs on infrastructure, on evidence, on food, on justice. And Med

Atomesus unveils Cipher 8B language model, opens developer API with substantial free credits

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:21 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 3: Atomesus has officially entered the artificial intelligence language model market with the launch of Cipher 8B -- a model the company has positioned squarely at software engineering, multi-step reasoning, and enterprise-scale deployment. The release marks a significant moment for Atomesus, which is now competing directly in one of the most crowded and technically d

Gantois Industries inaugurates its first weaving manufacturing facility in India

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:16 GMT

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Sanand (Gujarat) [India], June 3: Gantois Industries, a leading French industrial company specializing in high-performance woven and perforated metal solutions, officially inaugurated its first weaving manufacturing facility on June 3 in Sanand, near Ahmedabad (Gujarat). This milestone marks a decisive step in the company's international expansion and long-term commitment to the Indian market.

RBI likely to hold rates as West Asia crisis impact on growth remains unclear: Bank of Baroda Report

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:11 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain the status quo on interest rates in its monetary policy announcement on Friday as the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia on economic growth remains difficult to assess, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

The report said the central bank is expected to continue with a data-dependent approach while balanci

India, Kyrgyzstan move to bolster trade ties; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy holds bilateral talks in Bishkek

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:01 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], June 3 (ANI): In a bid to deepen bilateral economic cooperation, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, held high-level discussions with the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sidikov, in Bishkek on Wednesday.

The meeting focused heavily on expanding mutual market opportunities, accelerating industrial development, and strengthening investment f

PM Modi congratulates Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka CM, says Centre will work with state for welfare

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated DK Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and extended his best wishes for his tenure, assuring cooperation from the Central government for the welfare of the people of the state.

Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the Centre would work closely with the Karnataka government to

'TMC will break apart if it loses': Dilip Ghosh on MLAs backing Ritabrata Banerjee

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:40 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 3 (ANI): West Bengal Cabinet Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday reacted to reports of TMC MLAs backing Ritabrata Banerjee as Legislature Party Leader, saying the development signals a collapse of the party's 'family rule'.

Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, 'I said earlier also that if the party loses the election, it will break apart. The main issue is that it was a family part

Vedic Journey Announces Expansion Plans to Strengthen Its Curated Travel Offerings

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:30 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 3: Vedic Journey has announced plans to expand its curated travel services as part of its strategy to cater to the growing demand for personalized and experience-driven travel. The company will focus on introducing new destinations, expanding its network of travel partners, and enhancing its digital presence to better serve travellers seeking customized journeys within India and abroa

Chemco Receives FSSAI Authorisation to Manufacture Food-Grade rPET Resin for Food Contact Applications

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:24 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Chemco Group, an international manufacturing and plastic packaging group, has received authorisation from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture food-grade recycled PET (rPET) resin for food contact applications under the Food Safety & Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018.

The au

West Bengal Cabinet expands subsidised food scheme, approves land transfer to BSF

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:15 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]. June 3 (ANI): The West Bengal Cabinet on Wednesday took a series of decisions at its first meeting, including the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for border fencing, expansion of the state's subsidised food programme, enhanced compensation for sewer workers, and plans to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

Speaking to ANI after t

'IMMPA wants us to work together": Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit addresses FWICE's non-cooperation withdrawal against Ranveer Singh

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:09 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): Filmmaker and Indian Film and Television Directors' Association President Ashoke Pandit has made an appeal to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh to come together for a resolution.

This came after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) withdrew its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after the actor's abrupt exit from 'Don 3'.

Speaking to ANI

"Do not simply seek investors; we seek strategic partners": Laos pitches investment opportunities to Indian companies

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane on Wednesday invited Indian businesses to explore investment opportunities in Laos, highlighting the country's political stability, strategic location and commitment to green growth and digital transformation as key advantages for investors.

Speaking at the India-Laos Business Forum, Phomvihane said the event marked an important ste