India

Rajasthan: Vaishnaw inaugurates 20kW Akashvani FM Transmitter in Jaisalmer

12 Jun 2026 | 2:31 AM

Jaipur, June 11 (UNI) union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, today virtually inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM Transmitter in border area of Ramgarh in Jaisalmer.

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Child’s welfare, psychological safety must prevail, psychiatric assessments only, when necessary: SC

12 Jun 2026 | 1:54 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued detailed guidelines for courts dealing with cases involving the custody of a child who is an alleged victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, emphasising that the child’s welfare, dignity, emotional security and psychological well-being must remain the paramount consideration at all stages of the proceedings.

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Rs 370 Biryani fame Himanshu Jangra, comedian, under fire; summoned by NCW in Gurugram show row

12 Jun 2026 | 1:36 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned comedian Pranit More and web developer Himanshu Jangra in connection with remarks allegedly made during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram that sparked widespread outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

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Delhi Congress, Youth Congress to hold mega job fair in Delhi on June 19

12 Jun 2026 | 1:12 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Delhi Congress and the Indian Youth Congress have announced that they will jointly organise a mega job fair at Talkatora Stadium on June 19, coinciding with the birthday of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

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Postal employees on nationwide agitation, warn indefinite strike from August 18

12 Jun 2026 | 12:58 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Bharatiya Postal Employees Federation has announced a nationwide agitation programme over a range of employee-related issues and concerns regarding recent policy decisions within the postal department.

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CPI(M) hails Delhi HC verdict quashing Newsclick case as “vindication of independent journalism”

12 Jun 2026 | 12:37 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) today welcomed the Delhi High Court’s decision to quash the FIR filed by the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police against news portal Newsclick and its Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha, along with the subsequent Enforcement Directorate case, calling it a "significant vindication of independent journalism".

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West Asia tensions spill into sea lanes; India responds after seafarer deaths

12 Jun 2026 | 12:03 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways expressed concern over recent attacks involving merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members.

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Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP, EC of “seat chori” after Rajya Sabha row

11 Jun 2026 | 11:51 PM

‎New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) ‎Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission, alleging manipulation of the electoral process and citing the recent Rajya Sabha elections as evidence of what he termed “seat chori” or seat theft.

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Delhi CM highlights inter-state coordination for Yamuna cleaning; Delhi targets 5,800 E buses by next March

11 Jun 2026 | 11:49 PM

New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presenting her vision on the development of the national capital, on Thursday said that an inter-state panel is working to restore the flow of the Yamuna River and that by March 2027, Delhi will have over 5,800 Electric buses.

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Doctors at DSCI urge screening as fatty liver emerges as a major cancer risk factor

11 Jun 2026 | 11:40 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Doctors at the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) on Thursday warned of the growing burden of fatty liver disease and its increasing association with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, while emphasising that many cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes and early screening. .

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Delhi Police SPUWAC holds self-defence training camp for women

11 Jun 2026 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) With several initiatives undertaken by Delhi Police for ensuring women safety and promote women empowerment, the Self Defence Wing of the Special Police Unit for Women and Children on Thursday successfully concluded its 22nd Self Defence summer camp across four different places in the city.

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Under Modi govt farmers are now seen as foundation of self reliance: Delhi CM

11 Jun 2026 | 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the nation’s perspective towards farmers has evolved, and now they are no more seen as just recipients of aid, but the true foundation of India’s self reliance, food security, and prosperity.

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Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi

11 Jun 2026 | 7:42 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Indian Navy has successfully carried out a complex and high-risk operation to recover and safely dispose of an unexploded missile warhead discovered aboard a crude oil tanker that had suffered damage during its voyage in the Arabian Sea.

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Delhi's mercury falls, more relief likely with rain and thunderstorms on Friday

11 Jun 2026 | 7:35 PM

New Delhi, 11 Jun (UNI) Delhi received relief from the intense heat on Thursday as a western disturbance led to a sharp drop in daytime temperatures across the city, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting further cooling over the next two days.

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West Bengal ready for ‘double-engine growth’ with Centre’s support, says Suvendu Adhikari at NITI Aayog meet

11 Jun 2026 | 7:34 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) ‎West Bengal is prepared to enter a “new era of double-engine growth, development and transparent governance” with the full support of the Central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Thursday while addressing the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi.

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