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Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:12 AM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) Two unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. Fortunately, the bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras, and police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

Leaders joining Shiv Sena reflect confidence in governance, says Shaina NC

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:57 AM

Jalna, June 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Wednesday said the growing number of leaders joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena reflects confidence in the party’s governance and development-oriented approach.

She has no remorse; moving freely: Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on daughter-in-law Sonam

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:52 AM

Indore, June 17 (IANS) The mother of Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore businessman murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Wednesday said that the allegations against Sonam Raghuvanshi were not baseless. She also questioned Sonam's conduct and asserted that the family continues to seek justice in the case.

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:41 AM

Nice/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding the India-Monaco partnership in sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation and emerging technologies.

India’s defence production surges 15.6 pc to record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) In a significant development, India’s annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the last financial year (FY26), the government said on Wednesday.

Over Rs 544 crore allotted for crop residue management in 2026-27: Govt

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The government has made a provision of Rs 544.15 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme for 2026-27, out of which the first instalment of Rs 272.07 crore has already been released, according to Agriculture Ministry.

Shiv Sena(UBT) petitions Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid 'rumours' of split

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:56 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In a pre-emptive move against a brewing political rebellion, the Shiv Sena(UBT) leader in the Lok Sabha, Arvind Sawant, in a petition before the Speaker, Om Birla, has sought his intervention to block any attempts by disgruntled lawmakers to orchestrate a fresh split or merger in the Lower House of Parliament.

Water turns toxic in Dharam Talab in Rajasthan's Bhilwara village, local admin alerts villagers prohibiting its use

Archana Sharma | June 17, 2026 12:07 AM

Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) For generations, the Dharam Talab, also known locally as the Ghat pond, has been at the heart of life in Jaswantpura village in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. It has sustained livestock, supported agricultural activity, and served as a site of faith where villagers gather every Diwali for the traditional Ghat Pujan ritual.

PM Modi, UAE President discuss ways to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:50 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.

Piyush Goyal invites business leaders, investors to join India and build innovation at scale

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:45 PM

Nice (France), June 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday addressed the closing ceremony of 'Bharat Innovates 2026' here, and expressed optimism and confidence in the outcomes achieved over the past three days, reflecting the immense potential of the India-France innovation partnership.

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Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

Leaders joining Shiv Sena reflect confidence in governance, says Shaina NC

She has no remorse; moving freely: Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on daughter-in-law Sonam

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

India’s defence production surges 15.6 pc to record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Over Rs 544 crore allotted for crop residue management in 2026-27: Govt

Shiv Sena(UBT) petitions Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid 'rumours' of split

Water turns toxic in Dharam Talab in Rajasthan's Bhilwara village, local admin alerts villagers prohibiting its use

PM Modi, UAE President discuss ways to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership

Piyush Goyal invites business leaders, investors to join India and build innovation at scale

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