Ladakh, June 15 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps has unveiled a cutting‑edge Integrated Drone Training and Virtual Reality Observation Post Lab at an altitude of 4,500 metres, marking a significant step in building future‑ready warfighting capabilities in high‑altitude terrain. Officials said the facility brings together advanced drone training nodes with immersive virtual reality simulators tailored for Infantry units, Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) mortar fire contro…

Guwahati, June 15 (IANS) The BJP’s organisational machinery in Assam has intensified its activities ahead of upcoming political programmes, with a key district-level meeting being held in Upper Assam’s Charaideo district on Monday.The meeting was conducted under the leadership of Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia, who addressed party workers and office-bearers after the organisational session.Several senior party leaders and functionaries were also present at the gathering.Speaking to reporters a…

Jaipur, June 15 (IANS) A major commotion broke out during a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak on Monday after two youths allegedly slapped party founder Abhijeet Dipke amid a large gathering of supporters.According to eyewitnesses, Dipke was being carried on the shoulders of supporters as he made his way towards the protest venue when two youths emerged from the crowd and slapped him.The incident triggered chaos at the site, with enraged supporters immedi…

Raipur, June 15 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is set to commence on July 13 and will continue until July 17, spanning five sittings. According to the official notification, financial and other government business will be transacted during this brief but significant session. The schedule outlines that each day from July 13 to July 16 will feature “Question Hour” followed by official business.On the concluding day, July 17, the House will devote its final …

Pune/Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT leader and former minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday firmly dismissed speculation about a fresh split in the party, asserting that all its Members of Parliament (MPs) remain loyal and urging people not to believe the rumours. “People can be blind followers (Andhbhakt), but we have blind faith (Andhvishwas) in our colleagues,” Aaditya Thackeray said.Amid intensifying speculation of a fresh political split in Maharashtra under the so-called “Operatio…

Kochi, June 15 (IANS) Kerala is eyeing a major expansion in its Middle East tourism market, with organisers of Indo-Arab Connect 2026 setting an ambitious target of attracting 3 lakh Arab tourists to the state in the coming years, with a projected economic impact of over Rs 25,000 crore. The summit, scheduled to be held in Kochi from August 31 to September 2, is aimed at strengthening Kerala’s presence among high-value travellers from the Gulf and wider Arab world, particularly in segments suc…

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) Ahead of International Yoga Day 2026, the Odisha Department of Sports and Youth Services, in association with the Odisha Yoga Mahotsav Samiti, on Monday launched a week-long Yoga Mahotsav at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar to promote yoga and healthy living.According to an official statement, the daily yoga camps will run from June 15 to June 20. The week-long festival will culminate in a grand celebration at Kalinga Stadium on June 21 to mark the 12th International Yo…

Chennai, June 15 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Chief Coordinator Senthamizhan Seeman has strongly opposed Hindustan Oil Exploration Company’s proposal to establish four new offshore hydrocarbon wells near Parangipettai in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, describing the move as alarming and environmentally destructive. In a statement issued on Monday, Seeman said the proposal comes at a time when people across Tamil Nadu are continuing their struggle against hydrocarbon extraction projects…

Ahmedabad, June 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said Gujarat’s long-standing struggles with water scarcity and unreliable electricity had been overcome through the expansion of the Narmada canal network and uninterrupted power supply, as he highlighted the state’s transformation during a conference marking 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government.Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ in Ahmedabad, organised under the theme “12 Years of…

Bhopal, June 15 (IANS) With schools in Madhya Pradesh set to reopen on June 16 after the summer vacation, the Madhya Pradesh government has launched an intensive campaign to achieve 100 per cent school enrolment, identify dropout children and strengthen learning outcomes in the new academic session. The initiative will be carried out through the second phase of the ‘School Chalein Hum’ campaign and a statewide ‘Shala Prarambh Utsav’ (School Reopening Festival), which will be organised fr…