New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India’s “Make in India” initiative has significantly transformed the country’s defence sector, enabling it to achieve self-sufficiency in several key areas while creating new opportunities for international partnerships, Slovakia’s Ambassador to India Robert Maxian has said.Speaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Maxian highlighted the evolution of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and expressed confidence that bilateral cooperation between India a…

Indore, June 10 (IANS) Lokayukta police on Wednesday said it raided the premises of a senior Women and Child Development Department officer in Indore and unearthed assets worth around Rs 9.5 crore allegedly belonging to him and his family. The action was carried out against Laxminarayan Kandwal, Joint Director in the Women and Child Development Department, following a complaint that he had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Searches were conducted simultaneously at m…

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said India has evolved from a Samarth Bharat (Capable India) into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He lauded major national achievements under the Prime Minister’s leadership, including lifting 25 crore citizens out of poverty and transitioning India into a defence-exporting nation. In a letter, Fadnavis extended his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unprecedented 12 year…

Itanagar, June 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Act East Policy’, saying it has transformed the perception of the state from a remote border region into a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia and a vital civilisational frontier of India. He said the policy has brought Arunachal Pradesh to the centre of India’s connectivity, development and geopolitical vision for the eastern region, an official statement said. The Chief Min…

Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) In a strong signal of its anti-corruption stance, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday removed Jugal Kishore, a non-official director of the Rajasthan State Seed Corporation (RSSC), from the Board of Directors with immediate effect following his arrest in the Rs 2.43 crore bribery case unearthed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The Rajasthan government, on its official X account, said, “Prioritising the interests of the corporation, the Rajasthan State Seed Corporatio…

London, June 10 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur have announced that defender Ben Davies has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay in north London and ensuring he will enter a remarkable 13th season in a Spurs shirt. One of the club’s longest-serving players, the 33-year-old Wales international has made 363 appearances for Tottenham since joining from Swansea City in 2014 and was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Europa League title in 2025.“Tottenham Hotspur really feels like…

Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) A fine all-round performance helped Shrachi Rarh Tigers secure a 59-run victory over Murshidabad Kings via the DLS Method in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.Asked to bat first, Rarh Tigers posted an imposing 188/5 in their 20 overs. Shuvam Dey Sr led the charge with 51 off 40 deliveries, while Sumit Nag (37 off 22), Gaurav Singh Chauhan (34 off 19), and Sumanta Gupta (27 off 18) made valuable contributions to power their side …

London, June 10 (IANS) Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Ben Stokes’ involvement in a late‑night incident at a London nightclub should not cost him the Test captaincy, even as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Regulator investigate the matter.Stokes and his teammate, fast bowler Gus Atkinson, broke the team’s midnight curfew while celebrating their 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test into the early hours of Monday.They were present in a …

Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Spain midfielder Mikel Merino believes the European champions have every reason to back themselves against any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that his side can beat anyone when they are at their best. Having arrived at UEFA Euro 2024 without being considered among the leading contenders, Spain transformed perceptions by lifting the trophy and have since emerged as one of the favourites for the World Cup.”It’s true that teams didn’t see us as one of the …

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) During a recent appearance as the judge on the dance reality show “India’s Best Dancer Season 5”, actress Karisma Kapoor revealed which film of hers demanded the longest rehearsals.Recalling her most memorable rehearsal experience, Karisma shared that “Dil To Pagal Hai”, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, remains the film she rehearsed the most for.”We never really got much chance to rehearse, but I think the song that I rehearsed the longest for would probabl…