New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India’s presence is making the dilemma of choosing between the United States and China more manageable for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries by expanding the range of available options, a report has detailed. “For ASEAN, the presence of a partner like India does not resolve its central dilemma, but it does make that dilemma more manageable. By expanding the range of available options, India helps reduce the pressure to choose between the…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two key accused in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, officials said on Friday. Officials added that the arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case.According to CBI officials, the accused, identified as Vikas Mishra and Golu Singh, were apprehended during coordinated search operations conducted in Uttar Pradesh.Mishra was arres…

Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a two-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and unveiled a major institutional framework for the development of Dibrugarh as Assam’s second capital.Addressing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, CM Sarma said the state government had approved an increase in DA from 58 per cent to 60 per cent for its employees.”Till now, state government employees were receiving 58 per…

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, with investments spanning healthcare, civil aviation, tourism, connectivity, infrastructure and public welfare. The projects were launched during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Gujarat, where he said the initiatives were aimed at strengthening public services and advancing economic developme…

Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Friday demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh tonnes of coal worth approximately Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). In a letter addressed to Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, he questioned how such a massive quantity of coal, officially shown in Singareni’s stock records, could have vanished without accountabilit…

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Kumar Nishad, on Friday, expressed his disapproval of deaths caused due to police action in the state, asserting that the work of the courts should not be taken up by the police force.Reacting to the murder of a hotelier’s son in Ghazipur district, he said: “The truth will be known after the investigation. I am with the victim’s family in whatever their demand is. I have always stood with society and will…

Panaji (Goa), June 5 (IANS) India will field its strongest-ever contingent across the men’s, women’s, mixed, and senior categories in the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, scheduled to be held at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, in Panaji, Goa, from 21–27 June 2026.Organised by the Bridge Federation of India (BFI), the apex governing body for contract bridge in India, recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the prestigious continental championship will bring together …

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon marked World Environment Day on June 5, with a spiritual and nature-centric celebration.Sharing a glimpse of her morning spent amidst cows, devotees and religious rituals, the actress took to her social media account and posted pictorial from the occasion and also highlighted the importance of protecting the planet, wildlife and forests for future generations.In the picture, Raveena can be seen participating in a traditional gathering where a spiritua…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Quick-commerce platform Zepto on Friday said it has fully cooperated with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and provided all information sought by the agency in connection with its investigation into the alleged promotion of offshore betting platform Parimatch in India, while asserting that it had no direct relationship with the advertiser under scrutiny.In a statement, a Zepto spokesperson said the company had fully cooperated with the ED and shared all information avail…

Kathmandu, June 5 (IANS) President of Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said that he invited both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin to visit Nepal during his recent India trip. Lamichhane, who heads the largest political party in Nepal with nearly a two-third majority in the House of Representatives, arrived in Kathmandu Friday following a five-day visit to India at the invitation of BJP President Nabin.D…