India

Army Takes Serious View of Officer's Marriage Proposal at Nashik Passing Out Parade

03 Jun 2026 | 7:44 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) What began as a heartwarming moment that won applause on the parade ground and admiration on social media has now attracted the displeasure of the Indian Army's senior leadership, with a newly commissioned officer's marriage proposal at the conclusion of the Combat Army Aviation Training School's (CAATS) Passing Out Parade in Nashik being viewed as a breach of established military norms and directives.

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ECI hosts global conference on Media and Elections, Focuses on Deepfakes, misinformation and digital campaigning

03 Jun 2026 | 7:39 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) ‎The Election Commission of India on Wednesday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “Global Best Practices and Innovations for Media in Electoral Processes and Campaigns” in New Delhi, bringing together election administrators, academics, researchers and electoral experts to deliberate on emerging challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

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No Salute Snub, No Scuffle: Army Labels Viral CDS-Army Chief Row Claim Fake

03 Jun 2026 | 7:36 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI): A viral social media post claiming that Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi were involved in a seniority dispute, resulting in an altercation and resignation, has been exposed as fake and misleading.

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India condemns attack on Kuwait airport after Indian national killed

03 Jun 2026 | 7:07 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) India on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport that killed an Indian national and injured several others amid escalating hostilities across the Gulf region.

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PM Modi congratulates Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen on third consecutive term, reaffirms commitment to Green Strategic Partnership

03 Jun 2026 | 7:06 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on assuming office for a third consecutive term, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing the two countries’ Green Strategic Partnership.

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Supreme Court forms expert panel to reassess definition of Aravalli Hills

03 Jun 2026 | 7:00 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI)The Supreme Court has set up a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee to comprehensively examine issues surrounding the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. The Court underscored that matters carrying significant environmental ramifications must be informed by expert scrutiny before any decision is taken.

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Killjoy moment for tourists as forest fires play havoc in Uttarakhand

Killjoy moment for tourists as forest fires play havoc in Uttarakhand

03 Jun 2026 | 7:00 PM

UNI SPECIAL
By Ashok Chatterjee
Dehradun, June3 (UNI) Tourists are heading to the hills in hordes. Uttarakhand, which has Nanda Devi (7,816m) and Nanda Kot (6,861), two prominent peaks apart from the Panchachuli peaks and Mt Trishul, is much sought after destinations in the summers.

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PM Modi congratulates DK Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka CM, assures Centre’s full cooperation

03 Jun 2026 | 6:50 PM

‎New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated D K Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka's Chief Minister and assured that the Centre would work closely with the new state government for the welfare of the people.

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President Murmu urges citizens to take tribal welfare programmes to village doorsteps

03 Jun 2026 | 6:49 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Droupadi Murmu, President of India, on Wednesday urged the citizens to take welfare and development programs for tribal communities directly to their villages and doorsteps.

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No link between DGEME Lt Gen Sahni and Thailand assault video, says Army

03 Jun 2026 | 6:48 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) The Indian Army on Wednesday dismissed as false and misleading social media claims alleging that Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME), Lt Gen Rajiv Kiran Sahni, was assaulted by transgender women in Thailand following an altercation.

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NFDC-NFAI completes 4K restoration of All Eight Ritwik Ghatak Films

03 Jun 2026 | 6:10 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) In a major initiative to preserve and showcase India's cinematic heritage on the global stage, the National Film Development Corporation–National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) has completed the 4K restoration of all eight feature films directed by legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak.

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Malviya Nagar hotel blaze: MCD orders detailed probe, incident will not be taken lightly, says Sood

03 Jun 2026 | 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi ordered a detailed probe into the Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar fire incident, which claimed several lives on Wednesday.

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Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-cr ATF price stabilisation fund to shield airlines from fuel cost volatility

03 Jun 2026 | 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) In a major relief measure for the aviation sector grappling with soaring fuel costs amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, the union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support package of up to Rs 10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to facilitate Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price stabilisation for scheduled Indian airlines.

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CCEA approves Rs 4,415-cr upgrade of NH-347B corridor in Madhya Pradesh to boost connectivity and regional growth

03 Jun 2026 | 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a Rs 4,415.60-crore project for the upgradation and widening of key stretches of National Highway 347B in Madhya Pradesh, a move aimed at improving connectivity, easing congestion and strengthening economic linkages across several districts of the state. Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project involves the upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to a two-lane road with paved shoulders along the 125.01-km Hiwarkhedi–.

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