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Lightning Kills 5 In A Day In Odisha, Rs 4 Lakh Compensation Announced

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 27, 2024, Bhubaneswar

As many as five persons died in lightning strikes in Odisha's Bargarh and Balangir districts on Wednesday.

Two NEET Paper Leak Accused In Bihar Sent To 3-Day CBI Custody

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 27, 2024, Patna

A special CBI court in Patna on Wednesday sent two persons accused of leaking NEET-UG question paper to three-day CBI custody.

Jailed Maoist Leader in Bengal Appears For PhD Interview

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 27, 2024, Kolkata

Maoist leader Arnab Dam, who is currently in jail in West Bengal's Hooghly district, appeared for an interview in the Burdwan State University on Wednesday for his PhD degree in history.

11 Years On, 6 Assam Cops Get Life Term For Beating Man To Death In Market

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Guwahati

Eleven years after they thrashed a person to death at a market in Assam, six police personnel have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Immigration Bureau Imposes Penalty On IndiGo For Visa Violation

Wednesday June 26, 2024

The Bureau of Immigration has slapped a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on IndiGo for alleged visa-related violations.

Kerala Man Dies After Upper Berth Falls On Him In Train Due To Improper Chaining

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Hyderabad

A 60-year-old man from Kerala died while undergoing treatment at a hospital here due to the injuries he sustained after the upper berth seat in a train coach in which he was travelling fell on him due to improper chaining by another passenger.

India Received $120 Billion In Remittances In 2023: World Bank Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Washington

India received $120 billion in remittances in 2023, almost twice the $66 billion received by Mexico in the same period, the World Bank said in a report released on Wednesday.

Highway Agencies Should Not Charge Toll If Roads Not Good: Nitin Gadkari

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that highway agencies should not charge tolls if roads are not in good condition.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Restored Statue Unveiled At Pak's Kartarpur Sahib

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Lahore

The restored statue of the first ruler of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, which was earlier damaged by religious extremists, was unveiled at Kartarpur Sahib on Wednesday in the presence of over 450 visiting Indian Sikhs.

Eknath Shinde Takes A Swipe At Uddhav Thackeray Over 'Farewell' Remark

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 26, 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday took a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for his statement that the monsoon session beginning June 27 will be the farewell session of the MahaYuti government.

Spectrum Auctions See Sale Worth Rs 11,340 Crore, Bharti Airtel Top Buyer

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, New Delhi

Telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel on Wednesday emerged as the biggest bidder for radio waves used to transmit mobile phone voice and data signals, cornering about 60 per cent of the Rs 11,341 crore worth of spectrum sold in an auction.

Unease In Maharashtra Ruling Alliance? Ajit Pawar Party Leader's Big Hint

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Mumbai

NCP leader Amol Mitkari has sparked speculation regarding the possibility of the Mahayuti members contesting the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls independently if each constituent insists on demanding 100 seats, drawing the ire of BJP.

On Sam Pitroda's Comeback, What PM Modi Had Told NDTV

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 26, 2024, New Delhi

Congress's Sam Pitroda -- who had to step down from the post of its overseas unit chief in the run-up to the general election -- is back in the saddle again.

Australian Envoy Says Eager To Be Part Of India's Space Journey

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, New Delhi

India is a top-tier strategic partner and Australia is now eager to be part of the fast-developing South Asian nation's space journey, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM said on Wednesday.

Bhagwant Mann Rents Home In Jalandhar Ahead Of Bypolls. Here's Why

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Chandigarh

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has rented a house in Jalandhar, about 150 km from the state capital, where he will meet people for "a few days a week" to get their routine work done.