New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the northeastern region is now home to global landmarks, showcasing sustainable and inclusive development.In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ is firmly on the global map — “from the world’s first 100 per cent organic state to the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge”.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also said the eight states of the northeast region…

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Alipore on Saturday forecast rain in Kolkata and across West Bengal till Monday, with a likelihood of showers during the International Yoga Day event on Sunday morning.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Yoga Day programme at Red Road in Kolkata on Sunday, with preparatory work underway and the stretch closed to traffic. The Met office, however, said there is no forecast of heavy rain in Kolkata till Sunday a…

Patna, June 20 (IANS) A court in Patna on Saturday granted interim relief to popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan alias Khan Sir in connection with the firing case under investigation in the city.During the hearing, the court ordered that no coercive action be taken against him until further orders.The court’s directive effectively stays Khan Sir’s arrest for the time being.Similar relief has also been extended to three members of his staff, with the court directing that no punitive action …

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police has arrested a habitual impersonator who allegedly posed as an Additional District Magistrate (ADM) and cheated multiple individuals to the tune of Rs 60 lakh on the pretext of securing government jobs and arranging land allotments. According to an official press release issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District), the accused identified as Pawan Kumar Pandey @ Varun Kumar Pandey, a resident of Gandh…

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement. From Kolkata and Hyderabad to Jodhpur and New Delhi, large-scale yoga events and awareness programmes were organised on Saturday ahead of the nationwide celebrations on June 21.In Kolkata, where Prime Minister…

Gandhinagar, June 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined political leaders across the country in extending birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday as she celebrated her 68th birthday. In a message posted on social media platform X, Patel described President Murmu’s rise from a modest background to the country’s highest constitutional office as an inspiration for crores of Indians.“Your life journey, rising from a …

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A major administrative lapse has come to light ahead of the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination, after a candidate from Maharashtra’s Nagpur was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, due to an apparent error in the admit card issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The incident has sparked concern among students and parents just a day before the re-examination scheduled for June 21. According to the student’s family, Abdullah had sel…

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Crack Team of Anand Vihar Police Station in Delhi’s Shahdara district has arrested two alleged snatchers and auto-lifters and recovered two stolen two-wheelers from their possession, police said on Saturday. In view of the recent rise in incidents of snatching and motor vehicle theft in Shahdara district, the Crack Team of PS Anand Vihar was assigned the task of identifying and apprehending active offenders operating in the area.A dedicated police team comprising He…

Jaipur, June 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan Government has strengthened the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) with the appointment of two new members following the retirement of Chairman Utkal Ranjan Sahu. Governor Haribhau Bagade issued the orders late on Friday night, appointing Prof. Santosh Anand and Dr. Deepak Kumar Sharma as members of the Commission. Both appointees will serve for a period of six years from the date of assuming office or until attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is…

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A fire broke out at an electrical warehouse located in Gali No. 7 of Bihari Colony in Delhi’s Shahdara district on Saturday, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS). Six fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot after authorities received information about the blaze.Firefighters reached the site and launched firefighting operations to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. According to officials, the warehouse was used to st…