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Bhagwant Mann’s ‘profane’ act draws all-round condemnation, BJP demands resignation

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s alleged act of sacrilege, pertaining to Sikh Gurus’ images, has drawn widespread condemnation and denunciation from all quarters. Both the BJP and Congress took strong objection to his 'religious misconduct' and justified his labelling as “Guru Drohi” and “anti-Khalsa Panth” by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community.

Man falls into deep gorge in Rudraprayag, swiftly rescued by SDRF

IANS | June 16, 2026 3:04 PM

Rudraprayag, June 16 (IANS) A man fell into a deep gorge near the petrol pump in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on Tuesday, creating panic in the area, but was swiftly rescued by a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), which rushed to the spot on getting the information.

'7 MPs of SS(UBT) willing to switch sides': Shiv Sena MLC amid growing buzz over ‘Operation Tiger’

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:59 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Amid the buzz and speculation over ‘Operation Tiger’ intensifying in Maharashtra, suggesting more MPs and MLAs are ready to abandon the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp, a startling claim from SS (Shinde camp) MLC Krupal Tumane has sent political temperatures soaring within the Opposition ranks.

Adani Ports expands strategic partnership with US-based Kaleris for AI-led network transformation

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:49 PM

Ahmedabad, June 16 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Tuesday expanded its partnership with US-based Kaleris to accelerate AI-led transformation across its ports and logistics network.

Accused in Rs 2 crore Pune embezzlement case arrested in Nashik

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:29 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), June 16 (IANS) An absconding accused in a Rs 2 crore embezzlement case registered in Pune was arrested in Maharashtra's Nashik on Tuesday, police said.

Purulia police crack down on fake lottery trade, two held

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:19 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) The Purulia district police of West Bengal have busted a fake lottery racket and arrested two persons in connection with the operation, a senior district police officer said on Tuesday.

Twisha Sharma case: Court extends judicial custody of Giribala, son Samarth till June 30

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:13 PM

Bhopal, June 16 (IANS) A district court in Bhopal on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till June 30 in connection with the death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma, whose demise under suspicious circumstances has remained under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

'Recognition for all Indians': NDA leaders hail PM Modi's Slovak honour

IANS | June 16, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A day after Slovakia conferred its highest honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the Central European nation, NDA leaders described it as a "recognition for crores of Indians".

Doctor's prescription now mandatory to buy cough syrups, say Centre's new guidelines (Lead)

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday prohibited the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription by amending the Drugs Rules, 1945.

Vacation turns tragic for Delhi couple, newlywed woman found dead in Mussoorie homestay

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:54 PM

Mussoorie, June 16 (IANS) What was meant to be a joyful vacation for a newlywed couple from Delhi turned into a tragedy after the wife was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a homestay room in Mussoorie, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting a detailed police investigation.

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Bhagwant Mann’s ‘profane’ act draws all-round condemnation, BJP demands resignation

Man falls into deep gorge in Rudraprayag, swiftly rescued by SDRF

'7 MPs of SS(UBT) willing to switch sides': Shiv Sena MLC amid growing buzz over ‘Operation Tiger’

Adani Ports expands strategic partnership with US-based Kaleris for AI-led network transformation

Accused in Rs 2 crore Pune embezzlement case arrested in Nashik

Purulia police crack down on fake lottery trade, two held

Twisha Sharma case: Court extends judicial custody of Giribala, son Samarth till June 30

'Recognition for all Indians': NDA leaders hail PM Modi's Slovak honour

Doctor's prescription now mandatory to buy cough syrups, say Centre's new guidelines (Lead)

Vacation turns tragic for Delhi couple, newlywed woman found dead in Mussoorie homestay

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