Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) Ekta Nagar, a planned tourism hub built around the iconic Statue of Unity in Narmada district, has emerged as a global hotspot for green tourism due to the preservation of greenery and eco-friendly zones in its vicinity. Amid World Environment Day celebrations, the region’s economic viability and rich tourism prospects come back into focus on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to develop it as an “electric vehicle only zone”.The goal set by the Pr…

Patna, June 5 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) on Friday released its list of candidates for the 2026 biennial elections and by-elections to the Bihar Legislative Council. The names were announced through an official communication issued by the party and signed by its state president, Umesh Singh Kushwaha.For the biennial elections to three Legislative Council seats, the party has nominated Nishant Kumar from Patna district, Bharti Mehta from Madhubani, Shivani Devi Prajapati from West Champaran, and …

Srinagar, June 5 (IANS) Former J&K Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, said on Friday that his party will attend the INDIA Bloc meeting being held in Delhi on June 8. Talking to reporters at the Hazratbal shrine after Friday prayers, Abdullah said, “The meeting is going to take place. Omar or I, one of us will go. Obviously, we are part of that. We will be there.”Replying to a question about Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader …

Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued fresh transfer orders for eight Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, reshaping postings across several districts and city police units. The Home Department’s directive, released on Friday, has reassigned officers from the 2022 batch to new responsibilities, reflecting the administration’s ongoing effort to balance law enforcement leadership across the state.Among the notable changes, Ayush Jakhar has been appointed as Additional…

Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in Surat, marking one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes undertaken in the city in recent years. The projects included a 220-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Surat, strengthening Gujarat’s ESI healthcare system and also highlighting government’s sustained efforts in ensuring quality…

Indore, June 5 (IANS) The Rajat Patidar-led Gwalior Cheetahs bounced back in style in the Aditya Birla Group Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, registering a 12-run victory over Bhopal Leopards at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.Batting first, the Cheetahs piled up a mammoth 220/8 in 18 overs in a match that was reduced to 18 overs per side following a delayed start caused by wet outfield. It was a batting masterclass from Gwalior Cheetahs opener Parth Chaudhary, who smashed the firs…

Indore, June 5 (IANS) Chambal Ghariyals continued their winning run in the women’s competition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after defeating Royal Nimar Eagles by 9 wickets in a rain-curtailed fixture, which was reduced to seven-overs-per-side at the Daly College in Indore.After winning the toss, Chambal Ghariyals opted to bowl first and made an early impact, reducing the Eagles to 26/2 within the first three overs. With the team under pressure, Kalyani Jadhav and Son…

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Music composer Sachin Sanghvi of Sachin–Jigar has shared how he brings order and rationality into the duo’s creative process. Sachin–Jigar spoke with IANS during the promotions of their latest film album ‘Chand Mera Dil’. Sachin said that sometimes he is worried about his creative partner, as Jigar is someone who is highly self-critical, and easily gets consumed by the music making process.Sachin told IANS. “We are two people. So, we are two sides of the coin. I…

Los Angeles, June 5 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Joe Jonas is getting candid about his experience of co-parenting their children with his estranged wife Sophie Turner after their legal battle for the kids’ custody. The singer expressed his gratitude towards Sophie with whom he shares the custody of his two daughters. He spoke to his brothers Kevin and Nick on their podcast ‘Hey Jonas’, and said, “I’m a single dad and I co-parent with my children’s mother. I’m grateful that I have a co-parent t…

Kathmandu, June 5 (IANS) Uber, the US-based global ride-hailing giant, officially launched its services in Nepal on Friday, marking its entry into the country’s increasingly crowded mobility market. The company had begun trial operations in the Kathmandu Valley last month and on Friday formally announced the commencement of its services in Nepal by organising a launch event in Kathmandu.The Himalayan country becomes Uber’s 11th market in the Asia-Pacific region and its first expansion into a…