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Delhi hotel fire: U'khand Cong demands Negi's release, says it wasn't his duty to extinguish blaze

IANS | June 7, 2026 3:18 PM

Dehradun, June 7 (IANS) After BJP MP Trivendra Singh Rawat extended support to Keshav Negi, Uttarakhand Congress president Ganesh Godiyal has also come out in his favour, demanding his immediate release and calling for a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the devastating hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.

Kerala CM flags 'uncertain future' of medics working in UAE, seeks PM Modi’s intervention

IANS | June 7, 2026 3:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance and intervention in addressing the "economic plight and uncertain future" of Indian paramedics, predominantly from the southern state, working in the UAE.

Economic reforms boost India's global standing: Govt

IANS | June 7, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India's sustained reforms over the past 12 years to improve its business regulatory environment, with the government’s focus shifting from a compliance-heavy system to a facilitation-driven ecosystem, have led to the country improving its ranking in global benchmarks on investor confidence and ease of doing business, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday.

U'khand CM Dhami talks to Delhi CM Gupta over Keshav Negi's arrest in Malviya Nagar fire case

IANS | June 7, 2026 2:47 PM

Dehradun, June 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that he had a conversation with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the arrest of Keshav Negi, a cook who was arrested in the Malviya Nagar hotel fire case, stating that she had assured him that no innocent person would face injustice.

Gautam Adani is richest in Asia with net worth at $89.2 billion: Forbes

IANS | June 7, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani’s net worth rose to $89.2 billion, ranking him ahead of Reliance Industries' Mukesh Ambani ($88 billion) and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son ($87 billion), who held the title of Asia’s richest before shares of the Japanese investment firm fell on Thursday, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.

'Inspiration to countless young Indians', PM Modi hails Major Abhilasha Barak's UN recognition

IANS | June 7, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, hailing her "exemplary service" and calling this achievement an inspiration for Indian youth aspiring to serve society.

Adani Group’s urban project in Mumbai to rehabilitate over 1 million slum dwellers

IANS | June 7, 2026 2:12 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) The largest urban redevelopment project in Asia at Dharavi in central Mumbai, being undertaken by the Adani Group, involves the rehabilitation of more than 1 million slum dwellers for whom 125,000 homes are being constructed.

Bengal govt increases security of 5 rebel Trinamool MLAs from Birbhum district

IANS | June 7, 2026 1:51 PM

Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) The West Bengal government has increased security for the five Trinamool Congress MLAs from Birbhum district who have supported Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, a senior official said on Sunday.

CBSE Class 12 exam: Verification, re-evaluation window closes today

IANS | June 7, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday issued a reminder to Class 12 students seeking verification and re-evaluation of their answer sheets, saying that the application portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

Bengal couple arrested for murder of Delhi University professor over property dispute

IANS | June 7, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A couple from West Bengal has been arrested for the murder of a Delhi University Assistant Professor, three days after the crime took place, officials said on Sunday.

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Delhi hotel fire: U'khand Cong demands Negi's release, says it wasn't his duty to extinguish blaze

Kerala CM flags 'uncertain future' of medics working in UAE, seeks PM Modi’s intervention

Economic reforms boost India's global standing: Govt

U'khand CM Dhami talks to Delhi CM Gupta over Keshav Negi's arrest in Malviya Nagar fire case

Gautam Adani is richest in Asia with net worth at $89.2 billion: Forbes

'Inspiration to countless young Indians', PM Modi hails Major Abhilasha Barak's UN recognition

Adani Group’s urban project in Mumbai to rehabilitate over 1 million slum dwellers

Bengal govt increases security of 5 rebel Trinamool MLAs from Birbhum district

CBSE Class 12 exam: Verification, re-evaluation window closes today

Bengal couple arrested for murder of Delhi University professor over property dispute

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