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'Watershed moment in history of IMA': President Murmu after reviewing Passing Out Parade with first batch of female NDA cadets (Lead)

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:41 PM

Dehradun, June 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, expressing special happiness at the participation of women cadets and calling it a landmark development in the institution's history.

Pranit More apologises over viral ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ clip, says ‘I feel I deserve this hate'

IANS | June 13, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Amid mounting criticism online over the viral "Rs 370 Biryani" clip, stand-up comedian Pranit More on Saturday issued an apology, saying he deserved the backlash and requesting people to give him one more chance.

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a visit to France and Slovakia, where he has a packed diplomatic itinerary that includes bilateral talks, multilateral engagements, and a strong focus on economic and cultural cooperation.

PM Modi hails ‘12 Years of Yuva Shakti’, says NDA govt committed to youth-led development

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the achievements of India’s youth under the theme ‘12 Years of Yuva Shakti’, stating that the NDA government remains firmly committed to youth-led development and creating opportunities for young Indians to realise their aspirations.

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of Oman, which had triggered fresh concerns amid a series of such incidents in the region, clarifying that all the crew members were safe after directly speaking with the vessel’s master.

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group arrested by ED

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:14 AM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two former executives of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai, according to officials.

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart on a two-nation visit to France and Slovakia on Saturday, with defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron as India seeks to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising strategic competition in key maritime regions.

'Not justified': EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of 3 Indian sailors in US Naval attack

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:06 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after the latter's Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers.

BRICS Urbanisation Forum adopts declaration on inclusive and resilient urban growth

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded on Friday at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan here with the adoption of the ministerial declaration on inclusive, resilient and people-centred urban development.

Indian Railways recruits 43,781 candidates in FY26 amid faster tech-driven process

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Indian Railways has recruited as many as 43,781 candidates in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 through completed recruitment cycles covering 47,084 vacancies across six major categories, reflecting the ongoing acceleration of its recruitment process, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

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'Watershed moment in history of IMA': President Murmu after reviewing Passing Out Parade with first batch of female NDA cadets (Lead)

Pranit More apologises over viral ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ clip, says ‘I feel I deserve this hate'

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

PM Modi hails ‘12 Years of Yuva Shakti’, says NDA govt committed to youth-led development

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group arrested by ED

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

'Not justified': EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of 3 Indian sailors in US Naval attack

BRICS Urbanisation Forum adopts declaration on inclusive and resilient urban growth

Indian Railways recruits 43,781 candidates in FY26 amid faster tech-driven process

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